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8-year-old Florida boy injured after falling overboard in Lake Harris, FWC says

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Published  September 17, 2025 12:17pm EDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 35 Orlando

The Brief

    • An 8-year-old Florida boy fell off a boat Tuesday night on Lake Harris.
    • The boy sustained injuries that required a life flight to a local hospital. 
    • Authorities say the investigation remains active and ongoing. 

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - An 8-year-old Florida boy was injured after he fell overboard while on a pontoon boat with his family Tuesday night on Lake Harris, officials say. 

What we know:

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) said they responded to a single vessel accident Tuesday night on Lake Harris.

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FWC said they were notified that an 8-year-old was injured while on a pontoon boat with his family. 

At some point during the trip, officials said the boy fell overboard and sustained injuries requiring a life flight to an area hospital. 

What we don't know:

Investigators have not yet shared any details on what caused the boy to fall off the boat. The boy's current updated health status is unknown. 

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What's next:

Authorities say the investigation remains active and ongoing. 

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in a news release on Sept. 17, 2025. 

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