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Body and Vehicle Recovered from Smithville Lake

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM

The Missouri State Highway Patrol dive team recovered a body and a vehicle from Smithville Lake on Tuesday afternoon. Following a request from the Platte County Sheriff’s Office, divers worked for several hours to complete the recovery by 2:30 p.m. Authorities stated that the dive team is typically brought in after an initial investigation has…

The Missouri State Highway Patrol dive team recovered a body and a vehicle from Smithville Lake on Tuesday afternoon. Following a request from the Platte County Sheriff’s Office, divers worked for several hours to complete the recovery by 2:30 p.m. Authorities stated that the dive team is typically brought in after an initial investigation has been conducted, and the case remains ongoing.

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