4 Teens Were Canoeing on Lake When Boat Suddenly Capsized. 3 Were Rescued But 1 Remains Missing

The identity of the missing teenager has not been made public

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  • Authorities say they are searching for a teenager who disappeared after a canoe capsized on Lake Jessamine in Orange County, Fla., on March 16
  • Three other teens who were on the canoe when it sank were rescued
  • Adverse weather conditions reportedly hampered the initial search for the missing teen

Three teens were rescued and one remains missing after a canoe capsized on a lake in central Florida.

The incident occurred near the 5500 block of Lake Jessamine Lane around 1 p.m. local time on Monday, March 16, according to a statement from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) obtained by PEOPLE.

A preliminary investigation indicated four teens were canoeing on Lake Jessamine when the vessel capsized, the sheriff’s office said…

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