Two people missing after boat capsizes on Wisconsin River

Two boaters are missing after a boat capsized on the Wisconsin River south of the Kilbourn Dam on Thursday afternoon according to Wisconsin Dells Police Chief Nicholas Brinker. Three people were on board the boat when it capsized. One person was able to safely swim to shore.

The two other boaters were not seen after disappearing under the water, near where the boat capsized. Multiple rescue boats were launched to begin searching for the two missing boaters. Both the Sauk County and Columbia County Dive teams were called for assistance.

Due to the high flow of water from the Kilbourn Dam and the fast-moving currents, the divers were not able to dive and search for the missing boaters. Additional resources arrived, boats with sonar capabilities, aerial drones, shoreline searches, and an underwater drone were deployed as well.

The search for the missing boaters was suspended overnight due to the unpredictable flow of the river, and the safety of the searchers. Search efforts resumed this morning, with additional resources being requested to assist.

The names of the missing individuals are not being released at this time.