May 21, 2026

12-year-old Mo. boy drowned after being swept off a tractor

Posted May 21, 2026 3:00 PM

MONITEAU COUNTY —A Missouri boy drowned Tuesday in Moniteau County.

The Missouri State Highway  Patrol reported a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old both from Latham were attempting to cross a low water crossing two miles downstream from 67333 Hazel Dell Road.  Both boys were swept off a tractor by the swift water.  The 12-year-old was swept downstream and was later found deceased.

The 15-year-old was able to swim to safety.  The MSHP did not release any additional details.