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Crazy, But True! The Most Unbelievable & Intriguing Stories From 2024 At Lake Of The Ozarks

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You can say plenty about life at Lake of the Ozarks, but you can't say it's boring.

And throughout the year there was a variety of weird, wild, and incredible things reported by the LakeExpo news team. Here are 10 stories that caught readers' attention in 2024. 

#1. Big Bass Nightmare

It's the $100,000 fish that got ate. During one of the annual tournaments, this angler caught the winning bass—but it was snagged incorrectly. When he returned the next day, an onlooker had reeled it in...and eaten it with a buddy.

#2. Two Jump From Bridge

While there are a few spots around Lake of the Ozarks good for cliff-jumping, two people allegedly decided to jump from the toll bridge. Authorities scanned the area, but they apparently rode off on jet skis. 

#3. Plane Crashes

Two separate planes crashed near Camdenton this year. One reportedly happened because of a strange fluke, while the other pilot got arrested.

#4. DIY Circumcision Gone Wrong

A Lake area couple was charged with child abuse and unauthorized practice of medicine after attempting an at-home circumcision with a utility knife. The Dept. of Family Services removed their five kids from the home.

#5. Boat Explodes In Building

Witnesses reported a loud boom around the 4 Mile Marker that turned out to be a boat explosion inside Modular Concrete Docks, leaving one person injured. 

#6. Drunk Bus Driver

A school bus driver for Camdenton was arrested for allegedly driving drunk with children on board. Thankfully, no one was hurt during the wild afternoon route.  

#7. $2.8 Million Embezzlement

A Lake of the Ozarks woman who pled guilty to stealing and forgery from a local business received a 17-year prison sentence. 

#8. Waitress Pulled Into Lake

A waterfront restaurant waitress was pulled into the Lake by drunken boaters refusing to pay their tab. Police began investigating the June incident as a misdemeanor assault case.

#9. Bear Wrestling Legend

Could you beat a bear in a (hypothetical of course) wrestling match? A former wrestling coach at the Lake said he could. Because he did.

#10. Chimp Crazy 

This one is wild. Even if you've watched HBO's docuseries "Chimp Crazy," LakeExpo spoke with local Tonia Haddix and a PETA lawyer to get the full story. It starts with faking a chimp's death... 

Honorable Mention:

- Waterfront Home Fire

- "Waterspout" Tornado On The Lake


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