Man drowns at Lake of the Ozarks

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 31-year-old man from Lebanon, Missouri, drowned at the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday afternoon, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The report says the man entered the Niangua River, "just off big Niangua Arm" became trapped in a low-head dam and drowned.

The man was pronounced dead by the Camden County medical examiner.

MSHP’s Troop F – which covers much of Mid-Missouri – wrote in a 3:15 social media post that the man was found unresponsive “a short time later” after entering the water.

The man’s body was brought to Hedges-Scott and Millard Funeral Home in Camdenton, the report says.

MSHP reports do not name those involved in drownings.

🚨Drowning at Lake of the Ozarks🚨

Troopers are investigating a drowning
at the 8MM of the Big Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks.

An adult male entered the water and a short time later, was found unresponsive.

More information will be released as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/KjtDAEJPdZ

— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) June 10, 2026