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Fatal boat crash investigation underway at Lake Eloise

Fatal boat crash investigation underway at Lake Eloise
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) responded to a boat crash on Lake Eloise that occurred early Saturday morning and resulted in the death of at least one person.

PCSO received the call around 6:05 a.m.

Fatal boat crash investigation underway at Lake Eloise

According to authorities, the boat collided with a cypress tree in the lake.

Authorities identified the deceased boat driver, Michael J. McCarson, 51, of Winter Haven.