2 dead, woman still missing after accident at Missouri lake, dam

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield Lake Dam
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Incident type
Boating, Drowning

Summary

Drowning Springfield Missouri in Springfield, Missouri: On June 14, four people were swept over Springfield Lake Dam while on a kayak and inflatable tubes. Two teenagers drowned, a 12‐year‐old was rescued from the water, and a 40‐year‐old woman remains missing. None of the occupants were wearing life jackets.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed kayak occupant Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

2 dead, woman still missing after accident at Missouri lake, dam

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