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Tragedy at Sandy Beach Park | Milwaukee News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck Lake Mills this week when a 14-year-old boy drowned while swimming at Sandy Beach Park on June 28. Found by dive teams after emergency crews arrived, he was pronounced dead despite their efforts. Authorities are withholding his name out of respect for his family and say there’s no sign of foul play — just a tragic accident, likely worsened by the fact he wasn’t wearing a life jacket. This sobering loss comes amid a troubling trend of drownings in Jefferson County, prompting local officials to issue urgent water safety warnings: drowning can happen silently and…
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