LAKE GENEVA, Wis.\u2014 Three children who died after a boat capsized on Geneva Lake Friday afternoon attended Illinois school district, school officials confirmed to News 3 Now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Community Unit School District 200 sent the following statement to News 3 Now:\u00a0<\/p>\n
On behalf of Community Unit School District 200, our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the children who died in a tragic boating incident in Lake Geneva on July 3. We ask that you join us in supporting these families during this difficult time, and keep them in your thoughts as we all cope with this incredible loss.<\/p>\n
\u00a0An initial investigation reported a 47-year-old man with “extensive boating experience” was operating the boat nine other people aboard Friday when it was hit by two large waves that caused the vessel to take on water and list. A third wave hit the boat, rolling it over and sending all 10 people into the water.<\/p>\n
All children on board were wearing life jackets, however a 10-year-old girl, 7-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy became trapped in the sunken vessel.<\/p>\n
Divers found the children inside the boat in 32 feet of water. They were freed and brought to the surface, where they were taken to local medical facilities. However, all three children died.<\/p>\n
Other passengers who survived the capsizing included a 75-year-old man, a 73-year-old woman, a 49-year-old woman, a 46-year-old man, a 44-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy.<\/p>\n
Police said the people on the boat were from Batavia, Ill.; Wheaton, Ill. and Fontana, Wis.<\/p>\n
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.<\/p>\n
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