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1 dead, 3 missing after boat capsizes near Pend Oreille River

The Bonner County Sheriff's Office says the cause of the capsize is currently under investigation.

THAMA, Idaho — One person is dead and three others are missing after a boat capsized on the Pend Oreille River near Thama, Idaho.

The boat capsized on the river at approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, according to the Bonner County Sheriff's Office (BCSO). One person was found dead and three others are currently missing.

The performance-style boat was pulled from the water Wednesday morning. 

Marine Division and Dive teams are currently searching for the three missing people reported in the crash. Idaho state resources are also on scene with search vessels. A Kootenai County Sheriff's Office Marine vessel, outfitted with sonar, is being called to the scene. 

The names and ages of the missing people are not being released at this time.

BCSO said the cause of the capsize is currently under investigation.

The Pend Oreille River is 94 feet deep at the location of the accident, according to BCSO. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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