Girl Swims to Safety After Boat Capsizes

A tragic boating accident on LaSalle Lake in Illinois led to the deaths of two Indiana men, Clarence B. Royster, 80, and his grandson Clarence B. Royster III, 53, while their seven-year-old granddaughter survived. The boat, a 17-foot Crestliner, capsized during their fishing trip on Sunday; the girl, wearing a life jacket, managed to swim to shore where she was assisted by bystanders. Police received a call regarding a distressed boater shortly after noon and discovered the capsized vessel, with the men's bodies recovered later that evening. Neither of the men was wearing life jackets, raising concerns about boating safety in the lake, known for its hazardous conditions. An investigation into the causes of the accident is currently underway, as local authorities emphasize the lake's unpredictable surface conditions. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of safety measures while boating.