One person dead after boat crashes into tree in Winter Haven lake, police say
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - One person was killed in a single boat crash on Saturday morning, according to authorities.
The incident occurred at the lake on the north side of Lake Eloise in the unincorporated area of Winter Haven.
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Police say they received a call at around 6:50 a.m. from a fisherman reporting there was a disabled boat in the water.
Deputies responded and discovered one deceased person in the water, according to authorities.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.