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Tragedy at Lake Powell: Child Fatally Struck After Boat Fall
1 Aug
Summary
- A child died after falling from a boat and being struck by it.
- The fatal incident occurred at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
- An investigation into the boating accident is currently underway.
A young child suffered fatal injuries after falling overboard from a boat on Lake Powell and being struck by the vessel. The incident occurred on July 30 within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Emergency services were promptly on the scene, with National Park Service rangers providing initial medical care.
The child was transported to Antelope Marina, where fire department personnel met the boat. An air ambulance then flew the child to Page Hospital, and the Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office took custody. Authorities have not yet released the child's identity or age.
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the accident. Key details currently being examined include the boat's operator, the sequence of events leading to the fall, and which part of the boat made contact with the child.
