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Racine, WI Police Department
Wednesday July 5th, 2017 :: 12:42 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Drowning

Today, July 4, 2017, at 3:46pm, Racine Police responded to Washington Park Golf Course for a report of a drowning. On arrival, officers learned that a 14 year old male was swimming in the river with friends when he went under water and did not resurface. The victim was located by Rescue personnel but life saving measures failed and the victim was pronounced deceased. The name of the victim is not being released at this time.

Initial investigation showed that the victim was playing in the river where the storm sewer drains when he went under water and could not resurface.

All media inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to my attention at (262) 635-7772.

Sgt. Adam Malacara
Public Information Officer

Address/Location
Racine, WI Police Department
730 Center St
Racine, WI 53403

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 262-635-7700

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