Boat capsizes in Topaz Lake: One dead, one still missing
UPDATE SUNDAY: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified those involved involved in a fatal boating accident that happened Saturday at Topaz Lake. The deceased have been identified as Bert Pederson, 45, of Sparks. Jesse Gregory, 50, also of Sparks, remains missing as of late Sunday morning and is presumed to have drowned. Scott Wise was also involved in the accident, in which the boat they were in capsized, was taken Carson Valley Medical Center. Wise was released from CVMC after treatment.
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UPDATE 5:48PM: One body has been recovered from Topaz Lake following a capsized boating accident Saturday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said.
"There has been the recovery of one deceased person and their identity is pending next of kin notification," DCSO said. "This is still an active incident due to ongoing recovery efforts for the third missing boater who is believed to be drowned."
Topaz Campground and Park will be closed until further notice as soon as the investigation is completed.
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a boating accident in the Topaz Lake area.
A boat capsized in the Topaz Lake with three people on board, currently one person has been rescued and being treated for medical needs.
We are currently searching for the other two passengers with our Search and Rescue Team, the assistance of the Washoe County Search and Rescue Team, East Fork Fire Department, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
At this time no other information is available.
Nevada Department of Wildlife will update the incident when information becomes available.
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