A restaurant employee in Missouri, Liahna Bertels, was allegedly pulled into Lake of the Ozarks by a group of patrons after they refused to pay their bill. The incident occurred at The Fish & Company in Camdenton, where the group had docked their boat before dining. Bertels, who refused to serve alcohol to a member of the group without proper identification, was grabbed and pulled into the water when she tried to give them their check.
Bertels credits her coworkers for helping her after the ordeal, with her father expressing outrage over the incident. The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case as a misdemeanor assault. Despite a lack of definite suspects, officials are looking for evidence, including security camera footage of the dock.
Bertels has received support from the community and is grateful for their help. She expressed her reluctance to go into the water again following the traumatic experience. Her father also has a message for the group involved, urging them to take responsibility for their actions.
The incident has shaken the small town community and raised concerns about safety and accountability. As the investigation continues, authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward, while Bertels remains focused on healing from the emotional trauma inflicted on her.
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