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St. Joseph man injured in boat explosion over weekend

Lake of the Ozarks Explosion
Courtesy of Mid-County Fire Protection District
Fire crews extinguish a boat, which exploded, on the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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Published 10:07 am

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A St. Joseph man sustained moderate injuries when a boat exploded at the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday, June 27.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol was dispatched at 12:15 p.m. The incident occurred when the 35-year-old man from St. Joseph started the motor, and the boat exploded.

The boat, a 1986 Wellcraft Cabin Cruiser, was docked when the incident occurred.

By the time fire crews had arrived, the boat was fully involved in the fire and eventually sank, becoming a total loss.

The St. Joseph man was transported by ambulance to Lake Regional Hospital.

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