Fatal Paddleboarding Incident in Northern Minnesota
UPDATE (9/9/26): Family Identifies Minnesota Man Who Died in Ely Lake Tragedy, Shares What Happened
The family of the 43-year-old Eveleth man who died following an incident on Ely Lake in northeastern Minnesota last week has identified him and shared new details about the tragic circumstances surrounding his death. READ MORE HERE
Original Story:
Eveleth, MN (MinnesotaNow) - Authorities in northeastern Minnesota have yet to release the name of the victim of an apparent drowning.
Authorities Investigate Apparent Drowning
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded Tuesday evening to a report of a possible drowning on Ely Lake near Eveleth. When they arrived at the scene, emergency responders were told that a 43-year-old man from the area had fallen into the water while paddleboarding with his juvenile daughter and was unresponsive.
Daughter and Residents Attempt to Rescue Man
According to the Sheriff's Office, the man's daughter was able to pull her father toward shore before some nearby residents came to her assistance and pulled him out of the lake. The other lake residents then began performing CPR until emergency personnel arrived.
Life-saving Measures On successful
The news release says that, despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office is assisting the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office with the investigation into the fatal incident.
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