Lake Death Investigation
July 22, 2025
Elise Schaffer, PIO, (608) 284-6142
Sheriff's Office
Madison, WI- July 22nd, 2025- at 3:22 P.M. Dane County Marine and Trail deputies, along with UW Lake Rescue, Madison Fire and Rescue responded to an unconscious boater in the water on Lake Mendota near Governor Nelson State Park.
The 44-year-old male was located and found unresponsive by UW Lake Rescue Dive Team. Deputies and UW Rescue were able to remove him from the water and began life saving measures.
The male was pronounced deceased a short time later. The death is under investigation by the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.