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One individual taken by helicopter following watercraft incident on Raccoon Lake in Parke County

One individual taken by helicopter following watercraft incident on Raccoon Lake in Parke County

One individual was flown by helicopter after a watercraft accident at Raccoon Lake in Parke County on the evening of July 4th. Following a call just past 8 p.m., responders were sent to the scene at Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area. Bellmore Fire Department arrived with a boat and worked alongside Indiana Conservation Officers to transport medical personnel to the injured person. The individual was then airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital due to the severity of their injuries. The current condition of the victim is not known. Multiple agencies, including Indiana Conservation Officers, Parke County Sheriff's Department, Bellmore Fire Department, and Parke County EMS, were involved in the response. The incident is being investigated, and updates will be provided as they are received.

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