A tragic incident occurred on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. The incident is a reminder of the importance of safety precautions when boating, including wearing life jackets, especially in moving vessels.

According to officials, the 6-year-old boy was swept under the water by a strong current. In a heroic attempt to save his son, the boy's father, 26-year-old Fernando Carlos, jumped into the water. Tragically, neither of them resurfaced.