Child dead after being struck by a propeller at Lake of the Ozarks
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ)
An eight-year-old Waynesville boy was pronounced dead at the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday after being struck by a propeller.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that emergency personnel responded to the Ft. Wood Recreation Area near the six mile mark of the Glaize Arm in reference to the incident.
The child was boating with his family around 3:40 p.m. when he exited the rear of the boat.
Kyle Green with highway patrol said the child was struck by a propeller and possibly pulled under the water.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
No additional information is available at this time.
