Swimmer drowns in Solon Springs lake – Superior Telegram

SOLON SPRINGS — A Minnesota man drowned whereas swimming in Lake St. Croix on Sunday, July 12.

Harry Creger, 51, of Isanti, Minnesota, went for a swim whereas on a pontoon with household round 2:40 p.m. Sunday, in response to a information launch from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The boat drifted attributable to excessive winds. He tried to swim after it, and members of the family tried to maneuver the boat again to him, however he went below the water and didn’t resurface.

The Douglas County Dive Team, which incorporates members of the Sheriff’s Office and Superior police and hearth departments, responded. The Sheriff’s Office mentioned the dive staff, aided by a

just lately donated sonar unit,

situated Creger’s physique in roughly 16 toes of water a little bit earlier than dusk.

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