Boating tragedy: 2 dead and 1 missing after airboat capsizes in Florida river

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Florida
Istokpoga Canal
View on map
Incident type
Boating, Drowning

Summary

Drowning Florida Today in Florida: An airboat capsized on the Istokpoga Canal in Highlands County, Florida while traveling to the Kissimmee River. The vessel took on water and overturned, causing passengers to go overboard. Two people were found dead at the scene and a third remains missing.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Boating tragedy: 2 dead and 1 missing after airboat capsizes in Florida river

Related accident news