Emergency responders are actively searching Geneva Lake near Big Foot Beach in Wisconsin following a boat capsizing incident that occurred on Friday afternoon amid a rapidly intensifying storm. Reports from local news outlets indicate that three individuals, suspected to be children, remain missing.
The storm swept through the region unexpectedly around midday, catching many off guard. Residents noted a sudden change in weather, with fierce winds striking the lake while families were still enjoying the warm afternoon. One eyewitness recounted to CBS 58 that the sky turned "completely black" as the storm approached.
At the same time, the National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning for parts of southeastern Wisconsin. This warning was announced just before 12:30 p.m., affecting areas in Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties. Reports indicated a tornado near Borners Lake, moving eastward at 50 mph. Sirens were activated in Elgin shortly before 1 p.m. as the severe storm passed through.
Ongoing Search Efforts
Law enforcement, firefighters, and medical personnel are positioned along the shoreline while rescue boats continue their operations on the water. Multiple agencies are collaborating in the search, which remains active at the time of this report. Authorities have confirmed that three individuals are unaccounted for following the boat's capsizing. A witness suggested that the missing persons are children, but official confirmation regarding their identities and ages has yet to be provided by authorities.
