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Passenger rescued after boat capsizes on Oxbow Lake; driver's body recovered after hours-long search
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brett Kast , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Further information about the incident can be found through the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, which responded to the scene and led the search and recovery efforts. A serious boating incident occurred when a speedboat flipped over, resulting in the death of the driver.
A serious boating incident occurred when a speedboat flipped over, resulting in the death of the driver. A passenger was rescued by nearby boaters and suffered serious injuries. The incident prompted a search effort that lasted for several hours.
Dive teams were deployed and remained at the scene until a body was recovered late in the evening. Details about the incident are available, including eyewitness accounts from people who were in the area at the time.
Further information about the incident can be found through the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, which responded to the scene and led the search and recovery efforts.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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