On Air Now Enjoy The Music of KCAX on Branson 4U
Listen Live

Body of 12-Year-Old Boy Found after Drowning in Table Rock Lake

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM

By Scott McCaulley X @smcckc

Divers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol recover the body of a 12-year-old boy who drowned in Table Rock Lake Friday afternoon.

The initial report from the Central Crossing Fire Protection District stated crews were dispatched to an area east of the Shell Knob Bridge around 1:00 for a report of a boy who went under the water a few moments after witnesses reported the boy struggling. Central Crossing personnel were joined in a search for the body by Barry County 911, Mercy EMS, Barry County Sheriff, Missouri Highway Patrol, and the Southern Stone Fire Protection District. A later post indicated that the body was located near the dock he jumped off of around 8:50 Friday evening.

According to the official report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the boy was overcome by the wind and waves which eventually overcame him with the body recovered a short distance from the dock. 

This is the second drowning in Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol in 2025.

More information on the incident and support for the family involved can be found on the Central Crossing Fire Protection District Facebook Page.

Share

More from Local News

Ways To Listen to KCAX Branson 4U

  • Download The App that Fits Your Lifestyle

    Click the links below if you have an Apple or Android phone to download our app. This will let you listen to us no matter where you are. On the lake? No problem, In another country? No problem. If you use Alexa at home, just say "Alexa, Play Branson4u" no matter where you live.

  • Apple store

    Download here if you have an Apple device, including iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
    This will place our app directly on the desktop of your device, making it easy to
    access with just a click. Plus, our app is compatible with Apple CarPlay, so you can
    seamlessly use it in your car too!

  • Google Play

    Download here if you have an Android device, including phone, tablet, or computer.
    This will place our app directly on the home screen of your device, making it easy to
    access with just a tap. Plus, our app is compatible with Android Auto, so you can seamlessly
    use it in your car too!

  • Alexa

    If you use Alexa at home, just say "Alexa, Play Branson4u" no matter where you live.
    Download Alexa here!

Weather on KCAX Branson 4U

Automatic Popup