Man drowns at Lake of the Ozarks
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A 31-year-old man from Lebanon, Missouri, drowned at the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday afternoon, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The report says the man entered the Niangua River, “just off big Niangua Arm” became trapped in a low-head dam and drowned.
The man was pronounced dead by the Camden County medical examiner.
MSHP’s Troop F – which covers much of Mid-Missouri – wrote in a 3:15 social media post that the man was found unresponsive “a short time later” after entering the water.
The man’s body was brought to Hedges-Scott and Millard Funeral Home in Camdenton, the report says.
MSHP reports do not name those involved in drownings.
🚨Drowning at Lake of the Ozarks🚨
Troopers are investigating a drowningat the 8MM of the Big Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks.
An adult male entered the water and a short time later, was found unresponsive.
More information will be released as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/KjtDAEJPdZ
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) June 10, 2026