Canoe Capsizes in Lake Jessamine: Two Juveniles in Water, One Missing

March 16, 2026 | Edgewood, FL

Emergency responders were dispatched to Lake Jessamine on March 16 after a canoe overturned, leaving two juveniles struggling in the water while a third remained unaccounted for. First responders, including Engine 70, reached the scene around 1:25 p.m. and initiated a rapid search and rescue effort to locate the missing juvenile and assist those in distress.

E70 On Scene overturned canoe in Lk Jessamine, 2 juveniles in the water, 3rd unaccounted. Making access

Investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the canoe's overturning, with no immediate injuries reported among the juveniles who were found. Further updates will follow as additional information is released.

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