US EditionBody Found in Lake Mendota Near Memorial Union Sunday
- UW-Madison Police Department and Madison Fire recovered a middle-aged man’s body from Lake Mendota near Memorial Union early Sunday morning, July 8.
- A passerby spotted the body about 50 feet offshore, called police around 6:10 a.m., and officials found no signs of foul play during the initial investigation.
- Matt Powers of Madison’s Lake Rescue Team highlighted common risks like swimming alone, boating without flotation devices, and alcohol use contributing to water emergencies.
- Powers highlighted the necessity of informing a trusted person about your intentions before going into the water, especially when training with a companion nearby to ensure assistance is readily available if needed.
- The Dane County Medical Examiner will release the man’s identity and further details after family notification, while authorities advise vigilance during busy holiday weekends with volatile weather.
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UW-Madison Police investigate body recovered from Lake Mendota
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Madison Police are investigating after a body was found in Lake Mendota. A passerby made the discovery around 6:10 a.m. on July 6 roughly 50 feet offshire near the Memorial Union. Officers with the help of the Madison Fire Department were able to recover the person from the water, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The individual is described as a middle-aged man, and there does not appear to be signs of fou\…
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