Child dies in tubing accident on Star Lake, 2 injured
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A tubing accident on Star Lake resulted in one child’s death and injured another one, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said.

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — A tubing accident on Star Lake in Putnam County left one child dead and two others injured, according to police. 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is leading the investigation into the crash, which happened near 115 Star Lake Drive around 2 p.m. 

Officials confirmed that two children were taken from the scene to a hospital, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. One of them later died from their injuries. A third child involved was able to walk away from the crash. 

Preliminary reports indicate that a family member was operating a boat and pulling a tube when it struck an object, which was possibly a dock, PCSO said. 

FWC continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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