Missouri Highway Patrol says child died from injuries following near drowning on Table Rock Lake

STONE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Water Patrol is investigating the death of a toddler involved in an incident on Table Rock Lake on Monday.

Investigators say the child, 2, of Ozark, Mo., was not wearing a lifejacket when she got into the water near Blue Eye. The toddler nearly drowned in the water. Emergency crews airlifted the girl to a Kansas City hospital, where she died from her injuries.

Investigators do not identify juveniles.

To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com