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Authorities identify third child killed in Geneva Lake boating accident

Authorities in Wisconsin have identified the third child who died after a boat capsized and sank on Geneva Lake on Friday, July 3 as strong storms rolled into the area.

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What happened Authorities in Wisconsin have identified the third child who died after a boat capsized and sank on Geneva Lake on Friday, July 3 as strong storms rolled into the area.
The headline split WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) frames it as "Authorities identify third child killed in Geneva Lake boating accident". WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) frames it as "Memorial fund honors 10-year-old killed in Geneva Lake boat tragedy".
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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Jul 10, 1:07 AM

Authorities identify third child killed in Geneva Lake boating accident

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Authorities in Wisconsin have identified the third child who died after a boat capsized and sank on Geneva Lake on Friday, July 3 as strong storms rolled into the area.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 10, 12:49 AM

Memorial fund honors 10-year-old killed in Geneva Lake boat tragedy

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The fundraiser for Kathryn “Kate” Schmidt will support children in need through sports and animal-related causes.

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Jul 10, 12:49 AM: WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 10, 1:07 AM: WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.