Aug. 4, 2026, 3:14 p.m. CT
A South Dakota man died in a West Lake Okoboji boat crash that injured five others on Aug. 2.
Zhong Jie Teng, 64, of Sioux Falls, was killed in the incident, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Emergency responders were dispatched after the collision, providing medical aid to the injured and transporting them to nearby hospitals.
The crash involved two boats and occurred on West Lake Okoboji's busy waters. Authorities reported that an investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.
No further details on the conditions of the injured or the specifics of the boats involved have been released as the investigation continues.