FWC finds third airboat victim

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Florida
Kissimmee River
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Incident type
Boating, Drowning

Summary

Drowning Florida Today in Florida: A capsized airboat on the Kissimmee River near the Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp in far eastern Highlands County resulted in seven passengers, of whom three were recovered deceased and four survived. The incident was first reported before 7 a.m. Monday, with the third body found after a full day of searching. Searchers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and local fire departments conducted the recovery operations.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

FWC finds third airboat victim | Highlands News-Sun | midfloridanewspapers.com

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