Man found unresponsive in Lake Mendota dies

MADISON, Wis. — A man found unresponsive in Lake Mendota Tuesday afternoon has died, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said.

The 44-year-old boater was found in the water near Gov. Nelson State Park at around 3:22 p.m. He was brought to shore and live-saving measures were attempted however he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Rescue efforts began at around 3:17 p.m. after reports of a boating incident involving two adults and some children on the lake near Meadow Ridge Park…

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