2 children found dead, trapped in ice-covered Linn County lake

LINN COUNTY, Kan. (KCTV) - On Tuesday, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) announced the tragic deaths of two children the night before.

According to a statement, around 8 p.m. on Jan. 27, deputies were called to the Lake Chaparral community in rural Linn County. Two children had not been seen for several hours and were reported missing.

The Linn County deputies called in additional help to find the children, who they believed to be somewhere near one of the community’s lakes.

Using an aerial drone, LCSO found the children’s bodies in the lake, trapped under the ice. The Overland Park Fire Department’s dive team was called to help pull them from the frigid water.

Since the children were under the age of 18, law enforcement will not publicly release their identities. The incident remains under investigation.

Linn County issued its condolences to the families and friends impacted by the tragedy. The local school district, Jayhawk USD 346 issued a statement to the community:

“Jayhawk Nation, Our schools are dealing with a tragic loss today. Please know that our staff is paying special attention to the wellbeing of our students and that we are offering special s provided by our community. We will continue to respect the families most impacted by this event, but if you have questions about your student and how they might be impacted, please call the office at the school your child attends. Prayers for the families, our staff, and our students!”

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