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Boat sinks on Oologah Lake

Sat, June 24, 2017 — Multiple people had to be rescued early Saturday morning in Rogers County.

OTEMS paramedics report a boat started to sink on Oologah Lake just after midnight.

“Additional information was received that the boat had its nose in the air, four individuals were in the water, and only one was wearing a PDF (personal flotation device),” an official said. “A Rogers County Deputy spotted what might be the boat south of Winganon Bridge but was unable to determine the precise location. However it was located by the Northwest Water Rescue unit and at 0048 hours the rescue boat reported that it had located the victims and was loading the fourth individual into the boat.”

KRMG’s told the victims were hanging onto the hull when they were found.

So far, no injuries have been reported.  Officials also haven’t released any names.

We do know the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has taken over the investigation.

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