A 35-year-old from Springfield, MO died in a drowning on the Lake of the Ozarks on July 22, 2026 in Camden County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. This summary is compiled from the Patrol's public record and is pending full detail and review.
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Recorded overnight on a Wednesday. It was one of 6 drowning incidents the Missouri State Highway Patrol recorded on the Lake of the Ozarks in 2026.
No names are published. Details below are as recorded by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
| Person | Gender | Age | Hometown | Role | Injury | Life jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Male | 35 | Springfield, MO | Swimmer | Fatal | Not worn |
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