Watch: Tense rescue operation amid deadly lake incident in Springfield, Missouri

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Springfield, Missouri
Lake Springfield dam
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Incident type
Boating, Drowning

Summary

Drowning Springfield Missouri in Springfield, Missouri: A water‐rescue team responded to the Lake Springfield dam on Sunday, June 14 after four people were swept over the structure. Two victims were recovered dead, one remains missing and a young girl was rescued while three firefighters were injured.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed unknown Unknown Fatal
Unnamed firefighter Unknown Injured

Original reporting

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