Deadly Swimming Incident Reported in Northern Wisconsin | Latest Information

NORTHERN WISCONSIN — A 51 yr previous Minnesota man died after a swimming incident on Lake St. Croix in Solon Springs, in line with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

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One man is lifeless after a swimming incident on Lake St. Croix in Solon Springs on Sunday afternoon July 12, 2026. The name got here in to Douglas County 911 at 2:43pm.

Harry Creger, 51, of Isanti, MN was pontooning with household when he determined to leap within the water for a swim. The wind had picked up, and the boat drifted away from him. He tried to swim after it, and household tried to maneuver again to him, however he went beneath earlier than they might attain him, and he didn’t resurface.

His physique was recovered from about 16 ft of murky water by the Douglas County Dive Team at about nightfall.

The matter is beneath investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office, and WI DNR.

The Douglas County Dive Team consists of members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Superior Police and Fire Departments.

A aspect scan sonar unit, not too long ago bought with grant cash offered by Cenovus Energy, was used to deliver this incident to a extra speedy conclusion than would have been in any other case attainable.

—Per the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office