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Harrisburg teen dies in accident on Lake Madison

Harrisburg teen dies in accident on Lake Madison

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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accident that happened Monday afternoon on Lake Madison.

A witness with a residence on the lake said a jet ski collided with a young girl on an inner tube. The girl has been identified as 13-year old Emily Gorman of Harrisburg.

Although there was a doctor and nurse on the scene within moments, Gorman died from her injuries, according to the witness.

Gorman was an 8th grader at Harrisburg North Middle School.

Game, Fish, and Parks is leading the investigation into the accident.

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