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3 killed after boat capsizes off Big Foot Beach in Lake Geneva

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LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — Authorities say three people were killed and seven people were rescued after a boat capsized near Big Foot Beach on Geneva Lake.

Emergency crews from multiple agencies searched the water after the boat capsized during a fast-moving storm Friday afternoon.

Water Rescue Lake Geneva July 3, 2026

Neighbors say the weather changed rapidly, with strong winds whipping across the lake while many families were still out enjoying the hot afternoon.

TMJ4 News will continue to gather information at the scene and provide updates as soon as they are confirmed.

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