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‘They were best friends’: Family identifies 2 children killed in Lake Geneva boating accident

Children killed in Lake Geneva boating accident attended suburban Chicago school
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LAKE GENEVA — Two of the three children who died in a boating incident on Lake Geneva over the Fourth of July holiday weekend have been identified through a GoFundMe fundraiser organized by their family.

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Authorities said a storm moved rapidly and produced hazardous boating conditions that capsized a boat near Big Foot Beach State Park. Seven people were rescued following the capsize; however, three children, ages 10, 7 and 6, were initially unaccounted for.

Following an intensive search, divers located the sunken vessel in 32 feet of water with the three missing children inside. They were all later pronounced dead.

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

"While our hearts are broken beyond words, we want their legacy to be one of hope, compassion and helping others," Brad said.

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The identity of the third child who died in the boating accident is still not known.


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