Teen, 15, drowns in boating accident on Prague Lake in Prague, Oklahoma
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/07/2022 - 4:18pmAccident Date:
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Teen Drowns After Boating Accident At Prague Lake
Police and the medical examiner were on the scene at Prague Lake after a 15-year-old boy's body was recovered from the water, Thursday afternoon.
Prague Mayor Cliff Bryant confirmed the drowning with News 9's Steve Shaw.
According to OHP Trooper Dennis Dickens, the 15-year-old victim and another 13-year-old boy were in a one-man kayak when high winds caused it to overturn around 11:20 a.m. The 13-year-old swam safely to the shore and ran to get help.
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Type: Boat Accident
Roadway:
Prague LakeCity:
Prague, OKCounty:
Lincoln County, OKArea:
Oklahoma City, OK
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