Boat capsizes in Topaz Lake; One dead, one missing

UPDATE 1/13/19 12:30 p.m. - Douglas County Sheriff's Office has released the names of those involved in the boating accident. One boater, Scott Wise, was able to get to shore while a search began for the other two occupants. Rescue teams located the body of Burt Pederson of Sparks, Nevada, a man in his 40s according to DCSO. Jesse Gregory, also of Sparks, is still missing and presumed to have drowned.

Wise was treated at the Carson Valley Medical Center for treatment. He has since been released.

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UPDATE 1/12/19 6:00 p.m. - Authorities have recovered the body of one person from today's boating accident in Topaz Lake and there is an ongoing recovery effort for the third missing boater who is believed to be drowned, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Ofice. Topaz Campground and Park will be closed until further notice, pending completion of the investigation.

The identify of the recovered person is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

No other details have been released.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A boat capsized in Topaz Lake on Saturday, spilling all three occupants into the water.

According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been rescued and being treated for medical needs and their Search and Rescue team is looking for the other two along with the assistance of the Washoe County Search and Rescue Team, East Fork Fire Department and the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

At this time no other information is available.

This story will be updated as it becomes available.