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The sturgeon spearing season on Lake Winnebago has begun, and photos capturing the start of this traditional event have been shared, showcasing the excitement and activity surrounding the annual tradition in Wisconsin.
A second victim has been recovered from Lake Winnebago following a plane crash during EAA AirVenture. The majority of the T-6 Texan plane has been retrieved, and authorities are working with NTSB investigators to determine if further searches are needed. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang before seeing debris and an oil slick on the water. Rescue efforts were hindered by the plane's difficult position. Multiple agencies, including the Coast Guard, assisted in the recovery operation.
A 30-year-old Texas woman, Devyn Reiley, and a 20-year-old man, Zach Colliemoreno, were killed in a plane crash in Lake Winnebago near Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Reiley, who had ties to San Antonio and was a member of the Texas Warbird Museum, had recently joined the museum's team. The cause of the crash is under investigation by multiple agencies, including the EAA, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the FAA. Another crash involving a helicopter and a gyrocopter occurred at the same airport later in the day, resulting in two fatalities and two individuals in stable condition.
A T-6 Texan aircraft with two occupants crashed into Lake Winnebago between Oshkosh and Neenah. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with multiple agencies involved in the emergency response. The plane was reportedly maneuvering before rapidly descending from about 3,000 feet altitude. The lake is about 20 feet deep with poor visibility. This is the fourth crash in the region during the EAA's AirVenture event, but it's unclear if the plane in this crash is connected to the event.