Authorities in Linn County, Kansas, have confirmed the deaths of two children who fell into an icy lake earlier this week. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to the Lake Chaparral community around 8 p.m. on Monday after receiving a call about two missing children. The children had not been seen for several hours, prompting concerns from their families.
Deputies launched a search operation and called in additional resources to locate the missing children. Believing the children might be near one of the community’s lakes, authorities deployed an aerial drone to aid in the search. The sheriff’s office later discovered the children’s bodies trapped under ice in a nearby lake.
The Overland Park Fire Department’s dive team was called in to recover the bodies. Due to their ages, authorities have not immediately released the identities of the deceased children.
Linn County officials have extended their condolences to the families, friends, and community members impacted by the tragedy. The local school district, Jayhawk USD 346, also expressed its sympathies, acknowledging the devastating loss. A spokesperson for the district stated that school staff members are closely monitoring students’ well-being and providing necessary support during this difficult time.
