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Canoe Capsize Tragedy Claims Lives in Oklahoma

5/7/2025

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Tragedy struck in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, when a canoe capsized on Monday evening, leading to the heartbreaking loss of a man and a young girl. While two passengers managed to swim to safety, the others were submerged, prompting a swift response from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol to search the waters near 8215 Oktaha Road.

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Story summary

Tragedy struck in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, when a canoe capsized on Monday evening, leading to the heartbreaking loss of a man and a young girl. While two passengers managed to swim to safety, the others were submerged, prompting a swift response from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol to search the waters near 8215 Oktaha Road.