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Wentzville Man Drowns in the Lake of the Ozarks

  • A 70-year-old boat operator from Wentzville lost his life after falling into Lake of the Ozarks near Workmen Hollow Cove on the evening of July 2.
  • According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, the man, who was operating a 2002 Triton TR20PD, fell overboard around 6:30 p.m. close to the 8-mile mark and was not wearing a life jacket at the time.
  • Bystanders rescued the man from the water before emergency responders from Lake Ozark, Rocky Mount fire crews, and several law enforcement officers arrived to support the investigation.
  • He was declared dead at the scene shortly after 7:15 p.m., and his remains were taken to Hedges-Scott Funeral Home located in Camdenton; the boat remained undamaged and was subsequently towed by Lake Tow.
  • In 2024, Troop F responded to a total of thirteen water-related deaths, comprising five boating fatalities and eight drownings, underscoring persistent safety issues at Lake of the Ozarks and nearby locations.
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LakeExpo.com broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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