Two boats collided on Saturday morning at Lake Talquin in Leon County, Florida resulting in the disappearance of a 10-year-old boy. According to reports, the collision occurred due to miscommunication between the two boats. Two adults, a man and a woman, from one of the vessels were injured and were transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. The 10-year-old, John Skylar Brogdon, was reported missing following the accident. According to a family member of the boy, they were fishing and had visited a few fishing holes when John wanted to use the restroom. As the boat was headed to the landing for John to use the restroom, the accident occurred.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the accident and jointly conducted a search and rescue operation for the boy starting at around 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon and continuing into Monday morning. Per reports there are approximately 15 divers searching for the child. Family members and friends are also helping, bringing their own boats to help with the search, which has unfortunately turned into a recovery operation. As of Sunday afternoon, law enforcement was awaiting for the arrival of sonar equipment to assist in the search.
The cause of the accidents remains under investigation by FWC.
We extend our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of this young child.
