Press Release
Tragic Drownings in Delavan, Wisconsin
DELAVAN, Wis. – A grim series of drownings occurred on Saturday, July 5, in Delavan, Wisconsin, with two men losing their lives just hours apart.
The first incident unfolded around 11:35 a.m. when first responders were alerted to a situation on a boat in the 2300 block of South Shore Drive. Upon arrival, they found a 57-year-old man from LaGrange Park, Illinois, unresponsive. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Later that day, at approximately 2:25 p.m., another emergency call was made regarding a man in the water near the Viewcrest area of Delavan Lake. A coordinated search by multiple agencies successfully recovered the body of a 26-year-old man from Texas.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with ongoing investigations into both cases, and authorities have reported that foul play is not suspected.
As the community mourns these tragic losses, more information will be released as investigations conclude. For updates, follow WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton.
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