Wazee Lake fatality - Wisconsin

[DandyDon]

It sounds like a student fatality, but not clear...?

Death of diver being investigated - Eau Claire Leader-Telegram

BLACK RIVER FALLS — The Jackson County sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a diver who was found unresponsive Saturday at Wazee Lake Recreational Area.
The sheriff’s office was dispatched at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the recreational area in the town of Brockway.
The 54-year-old female diver was participating in diving exercises when she was found unresponsive and not breathing. She was brought to the surface, where lifesaving efforts began and the emergency medical system was activated.
The victim was transported to a nearby medical facility, where she was pronounced dead.
The woman’s name was withheld pending family notification.
The case remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office.

 

[iamrushman]

always sad news...

 

[nimoh]

It appears she was diving at the boat launch. I was out diving on Saturday at the other end of the lake, and saw the emergency vehicles go by. I initially thought they stopped at the swimming area and this wasn't a diving incident, but another diver told me that they saw the emergency vehicles go past the swimming area to the boat launch (or possibly Pipes Point).

 

[SurfLung]

- I was diving at The Wall when the sirens went by. Apparently a certified diver taking an advanced class. Cause of death as yet unknown but speculation is a stroke or heart attack. I got that much from a follow up news story and her friend's post on her website. So sad that something so much fun to do can have such a potential deadly side to it.