One child killed, one injured, and William and Christy Farhat missing after boating accident on Arkansas River near Spiro, Oklahoma

Modified Date: 
Wed, 04/26/2017 - 1:10pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, April 23, 2017

Sheriff: 1 child dead, 2 adults missing after boat capsizes

Crews continued early Monday to search the river for the two missing adults near Spiro, located about 120 miles southeast of Tulsa near the Arkansas border.

4-year-old survives fatal Ark. boating accident, search continues for parents

Police believe the accident happened because the boat got too close to the dam and got washed over. Police say the family may have been fishing, but it is unclear at this time.

People Involved: 
William Farhat
Christy Farhat
City: 
Spiro, OK

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