Girl killed, father maimed by house boat in Central Texas

A 4-year-old Central Texas girl was killed and her father had his legs amputated after they were struck by a house boat in Temple, according to reports.

Katlyn Oliver died about an hour after being injured Friday night by the propeller of a recreational house boat that backed over her at Temple Lake Park, police reported Saturday.

Her 37-year-old father jumped in to try to save her, but also got caught in the propeller, authorities told multiple media outlets.

A 43-year-old Killeen man is being held at the Bell County jail and could face charges related to the incident, authorities sai.