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Body Recovered in Fox Lake Search for Missing Boater After Test Drive Ejection

Officials say a sudden high‑speed turn during a test drive threw both men overboard without lifejackets.

Overview

  • The Lake County Sheriff's Office said a body believed to be the missing boater was found around 4 p.m. Tuesday in Fox Lake near Antioch, with identification pending.
  • The incident occurred about 5:30 p.m. Monday near the Captain’s Quarters restaurant in the 38200 block of North Bolton Place.
  • Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli reported the boat was traveling at a high rate of speed when a sharp turn ejected both occupants.
  • A passing boater rescued one man from the water, and he was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Authorities noted neither man was wearing a lifejacket, and fire crews and divers had searched into Monday night before returning Tuesday.