President Donald Trump expressed condolences to the victims of a boating accident in Branson, Missouri, Friday morning.
My deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those involved in the terrible boat accident which just took place in Missouri. Such a tragedy, such a great loss. May God be with you all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 20, 2018
The accident occurred Thursday after bad weather capsized a duck boat full of tourists in Branson. Eleven people on the boat were killed in the accident and investigators continue to search for the bodies of six remaining people.
11 people are dead and five are missing after a duck boat accident in Branson, Missiouri. @CatieBeckNBC is on the scene. pic.twitter.com/jWi0oTVyFV
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) July 20, 2018
Passenger on Branson showboat captured final moments of duck boat sinking during a storm on Missouri lake. At least 11 people now confirmed dead. https://t.co/n3jmhMCJqd pic.twitter.com/ZLMra8xTLh
— Jon Passantino (@passantino) July 20, 2018
“I believe it was caused by weather,” local Sheriff Doug Rader told the local news media.