July 5, 2026, 10:13 a.m. CT
A personal watercraft collision on Clear Lake injured five individuals, including four children, on Saturday, July 4.
The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. near McIntosh boat ramp, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). One watercraft was occupied by an adult and a child, while the other carried three children.
Witnesses and DNR officers assisted in rescuing the victims, who were subsequently transported to MercyOne Medical Center in Mason City. Authorities indicated that some of the victims sustained serious injuries.
An investigation into the collision is ongoing, and the identities of the victims have not been disclosed.