11-year-old dead after being struck by boat propeller in Palm Beach County

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – An 11-year-old tragically died Saturday evening while boating on Lake Osborne in Palm Beach County, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) confirmed.

According to the preliminary FWC investigation, two adults and three juveniles were aboard a 20-foot pontoon boat traveling on the water when the vessel’s bow suddenly dropped, causing one of the young occupants to fall into the water. The child was then struck by the boat’s propeller.

The 11-year-old was pulled from the water and transported to shore, but died from her injuries.

This is an active investigation. Stay with WPTV for more details.