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USA: 11 dead as duck boat capsizes in Missouri lake

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 20 Jul 2018

USA: 11 dead as duck boat capsizes in Missouri lake

Jefferson City: At least 11 people died after an amphibious duck boat capsized in a lake in US' Missouri state, reports said on Friday.

The boat, which was carrying 30 people, sank in inclement weather in Table Rock Lake, a popular tourist spot.

Officials said that divers are looking for the five people who are missing.

According to an witness, two boats were caught in the stormy weather and while one made it back to shore, the other sank.

More details awaited.

 

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