The Jackson County Sheriff's Department says two men are dead after a scuba diving accident at the Wazee Lake Recreation Area near Black River Falls Saturday afternoon.
The sheriff's department says they arrived at the recreational area just after noon Saturday to find a 57-year-old male being given CPR by two fellow divers.
Deputies say one diver, a 60-year-old male was also in need of medical treatment, a third 53-year-old male diver was also treated at the scene.
All three men were taken to Black River Memorial Hospital where the 57-year-old was pronounced dead.
Deputies say the other two patients were airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center where the 60-year-old male died just before 8:00 Saturday evening. The 53-year-old is still being treated at the Hennepin County Medical Center
The official cause of death of the two men is pending autopsy results.
The Jackson County Sheriffs Department is still investigating the incident.
The sheriffs department says the Wazee Lake Recreation Area is a popular scuba diving destination that is used by many divers in the Midwest area. The lake has depths of approximately 350 feet with very clear water for diving enthusiasts.
