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🌱 What investigators know so far about the fatal West Okoboji boat crash

West Okoboji, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning West Okoboji! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators know so far about the fatal West Okoboji boat crash

Also on today's calendar: Cooper Alan and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with hazy sun, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
  • Saturday: More sun than clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man killed in West Okoboji Lake boat collision identified (keloland.com) — A man has been identified after a deadly boat collision on West Okoboji Lake that happened Sunday afternoon, when a Triton fishing boat carrying five minors struck a Cobalt cabin cruiser. Sixty-four-year-old Zhong Jie Teng of Sioux Falls later died at a Spirit Lake hospital, while five others were reported injured and alcohol has been ruled out as a cause.
   

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  • Aventure Staffing Professional Placement posted a job opening for Feed Mill Maintenance Tech in Emmetsburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Arnolds Park

  • Terril City Council Accepts Resignations Of Mayor & Council Member, Public Hearing Set To Consider Appointments To Fill The Vacancies (exploreokoboji.com)
  • Sioux Falls man identified in fatal West Okoboji Lake boat collision (kjan.com)
  • Collision Of Car & Semi Just West Of Spirit Lake Results In Minor Injuries (exploreokoboji.com)

Okoboji

  • Sioux Falls man is victim in weekend fatal boat crash on West Lake Okoboji (myradioworks.net)
  • Tourism Numbers In Iowa Great Lakes So Far This Season Pretty Much On Par With Last (exploreokoboji.com)

Ok West Okoboji! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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