Boating Access Death Under Investigation in Miller County – News/ Talk KRMS

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Lake Ozark, Arkansas
public boat access at the base of Bagnell Dam on River Road
Incident type
Boating, Drowning

Summary

Drowning Lake Ozark Arkansas in Lake Ozark, Arkansas: The Miller County Coroner's Office is investigating a boating access death that occurred on Tuesday. Preliminary investigation indicates that 60-year-old Michael Lindsey was backing a boat trailer down the public boat ramp at the base of Bagnell Dam on River Road in Lake Ozark when the vehicle and trailer entered the water and became submerged. Lindsey was unable to exit the vehicle and was recovered deceased from the water. The death appears to be accidental with no indication of suspicious circumstances.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Michael Lindsey Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Boating Access Death Under Investigation in Miller County – News/ Talk KRMS

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