2 Missing Florida Boaters Found Dead in Lake Near Winter Haven

Authorities say they've recovered the bodies of two boaters, nearly two days after they went missing in an accident on a Florida lake near the Legoland theme park. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says the bodies of Orlando Ortiz and Jeffrey Marrero were located Monday in Lake Eloise.

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National story. 19 articles from 8 sources. Updated Mar 21, 2023.

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· NBC News, Kokomo Tribune
NBC NewsLean Left· Mar 20, 2023

Search on for Florida boaters missing in lake near Legoland

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Mar 19, 2023

Search on for Florida boaters missing in lake near Legoland

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Ran by 4 outlets· NBC 6 South Florida, NBC Los Angeles, +2 more
NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Mar 21, 2023

2 Missing Florida Boaters Found Dead in Lake Near Winter Haven

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Mar 21, 2023

2 Missing Florida Boaters Found Dead in Lake Near Winter Haven

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Mar 21, 2023

2 Missing Florida Boaters Found Dead in Lake Near Winter Haven

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Mar 21, 2023

2 Missing Florida Boaters Found Dead in Lake Near Winter Haven

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Mar 21, 2023

2 Missing Florida Boaters Found Dead in Lake Near Winter Haven

Ran by 2 outlets· KOB 4, WHEC Rochester
KOB 4Center· Mar 21, 2023

2 missing Florida boaters found dead in lake near Legoland

WHEC RochesterCenter· Mar 21, 2023

2 missing Florida boaters found dead in lake near Legoland

Ran by 6 outlets· NBC Chicago, NBC Los Angeles, +4 more
NBC ChicagoLean Left· Mar 20, 2023

Florida Boaters Still Missing in Lake Near Legoland After Saving Woman in Water

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Mar 20, 2023

Florida Boaters Still Missing in Lake Near Legoland After Saving Woman in Water

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Mar 20, 2023

Florida Boaters Still Missing in Lake Near Legoland After Saving Woman in Water

NBC New YorkLean Left· Mar 20, 2023

Florida Boaters Still Missing in Lake Near Legoland After Saving Woman in Water

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Mar 20, 2023

Florida Boaters Still Missing in Lake Near Legoland After Saving Woman in Water

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Mar 20, 2023

Florida Boaters Still Missing in Lake Near Legoland After Saving Woman in Water

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Mar 21, 2023

Twp missing Florida boaters found dead in lake near Legoland

Fox NewsRight· Mar 21, 2023

Bodies of missing Florida boaters recovered at lake after anchor mishap, sheriff says

Fox NewsRight· Mar 20, 2023

Florida boaters missing after anchor mishap on lake, sheriff says

MyNorthwestLean Right· Mar 19, 2023· ran in 3 outlets

Search on for Florida boaters missing in lake near Legoland