Willard School District mourns deaths of 2 in Lake Springfield accident

Published
June 18, 2026
Location
Springfield, Missouri
Lake Springfield
Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning Springfield Missouri in Springfield, Missouri: On Sunday at 4:30 p.m., the Springfield Fire Department Water Rescue Team and Springfield Police responded to Lake Springfield after a report of four people needing rescue. The rescue team saved 12‑year‑old Aurelie Stawny, who was later released from the hospital. Search teams later recovered the bodies of 19‑year‑old Andrea Stawny and 17‑year‑old Sofie Stawny near the dam. The incident involved members of the Stawny family who attended Willard schools.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Aurelie Stawny Unknown Hospitalized
Andrea Stawny Unknown Fatal
Sofie Stawny Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Willard School District mourns deaths of 2 in Lake Springfield accident

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