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Search resumes for missing boater in Fox Lake

2 were thrown from boat Monday afternoon; 1 rescued

Divers from the Antioch Fire Protection District and a sonar team from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources continue searching Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, on Fox Lake near Antioch for a man thrown from a boat he was test driving Monday night.

Officials restarted a search Tuesday morning for a boater who went missing after a sharp turn threw him from the craft he was test driving on Fox Lake Monday, near Antioch on the Chain O’ Lakes.

Christopher Covelli from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said that two men were test-driving a boat Monday afternoon when the driver took a turn too fast, throwing both men from the boat. One man was rescued by a passing boat, but was injured trying to get back on the out-of-control boat as it circled. The injuries were not considered life-threatening.

The missing man was operating it at the time of the incident and was also the person considering its purchase, Covelli said, adding neither man was wearing a life vest.

Searchers, including a sonar team from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, are currently staging in the area of Captain’s Quarters, 38283 North Bolton Place, Antioch, Conservation Police Sgt. Todd Semenik said. The Antioch Fire Protection District has divers on the scene, he said.

Searchers from the Antioch Fire Protection District and Illinois Department of Natural Resources continue to search on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, on Fox Lake near Antioch for a man thrown from a boat he was test driving Monday night.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is providing assistance on the scene, Covelli said.

Janelle Walker

Janelle Walker

Originally from North Dakota, Janelle covered the suburbs and collar counties for nearly 20 years before taking a career break to work in content marketing. She is excited to be back in the newsroom.