Tragedy on the Water: Chicago Family Struck by Heartbreak After River Boat Capsizes

Officials continue searching for missing 20-year-old as hazardous river conditions challenge recovery efforts

A quiet outing on the Wisconsin River ended in heartbreak last week, when a Chicago family’s boating trip turned tragic. One man has been confirmed dead, another remains missing, and only one was able to swim to safety after their boat overturned near the Kilbourn Dam on Thursday afternoon.

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