SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — 12-year-old Aurelie Stawny was the only survivor after a rescue and recovery effort following an incident at Lake Springfield this week.
Just days after a tragic high-water event at Lake Springfield, Ozarks First is hearing directly from the young girl involved, along with her father.
Andrea Stawny, 19, and Sofie Stawny, 17, lost their lives in the incident. Their mother, Taylor Stawny, 40, has yet to be recovered by search crews. They were all swept over the dam at Lake Springfield. Aurelie, 12, was the only survivor – rescued by responders on Sunday, June 14.
Gilbert Stawny is the father of the two girls who lost their lives. He is also reflecting on the change he wants to see at the site as a result. His ex-wife, Taylor Stawny, 40, is still missing as of Thursday afternoon. Aurelie is sharing the tense moments that unfolded on Sunday…