Two 9-year-old boys from Avant die in Osage County drowning

Troopers say the boys were pronounced dead at Tucker Creek as investigators work to determine what led up to the incident.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 10:31am

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Two 9-year-old boys from Avant, Oklahoma died on Saturday evening after drowning at Tucker Creek in Osage County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.

Why it matters

Drowning incidents, especially those involving young children, are tragic events that raise concerns about water safety and the need for increased supervision and education in the community.

The details

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the drowning occurred around 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 7th, at Tucker Creek, about half a mile south of County Road 2230 near the town of Avant. Both victims were 9-year-old boys from Avant, and they were pronounced dead at the scene.

  • The drowning happened around 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency investigating the drowning incident.

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What’s next

Investigators are working to determine the exact circumstances that led to the drowning of the two 9-year-old boys.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of water safety education and supervision, especially for young children, to prevent such devastating losses in the community.