SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WFRV) – After a 13-year-old was reported missing, on Tuesday, recovery efforts for a water rescue concluded on Wednesday after officials say they found the teen dead.
According to the Sheboygan Fire Department, the 13-year-old was reported missing from the area of the Jaycee Quarry Park at 2:09 p.m. on July 15.
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Rescue efforts made from several area agencies resumed at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday morning and ended sometime later after officials confirmed they had found the 13-year-old’s body in the quarry.
At a press conference, the Sheboygan Fire Chief confirmed the news of the teen’s death.
As sad as it is, we’re glad we could get the family some closure. So let’s keep them in our prayers.
Sheboygan Fire Chief Eric Montellano
Around 11:50 a.m., divers found the 13-year-old’s body in roughly 40 feet of water near the ‘last seen point.’
Officials with the Sheboygan Police Department say an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
Local Five will update this story as additional information is released.
