Six dead and two missing after boat flips in Lake Tahoe

June 22, 2025

A tragic boating accident on Lake Tahoe killed six people and left two missing when fierce winds created 8-foot waves that capsized a 27-foot Chris-craft boat on Saturday. Two survivors were rescued and are being treated for hypothermia and other injuries at a hospital. The incident occurred near DL Bliss State Park during a sudden storm that brought near-freezing temperatures, with wind gusts reaching 35mph.

Who is affected

Six people who died in the accident
Two people still missing following the accident
Two survivors being treated for hypothermia and other injuries
The families of all victims (implied but not explicitly stated)
Other boaters on Lake Tahoe whose boats were damaged in the storm

What action is being taken

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Dive Team and Search and Rescue is continuing the search for victims near the shores of DL Bliss State Park
Survivors are being treated in hospital for hypothermia and other injuries
Authorities are working to identify the victims

Why it matters

This is a significant loss of human life in a popular tourist destination
The accident highlights the dangerous weather conditions that can suddenly develop on Lake Tahoe
Multiple boats were damaged in the storm, potentially leaking contaminants into North America's largest alpine lake
The search is complicated by Lake Tahoe's significant depth (average 1,000 feet) and the accident's proximity to an underwater drop-off more than 300 feet deep

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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