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80-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Lake Michigan Near Sheboygan

Officials say the death appears to be an accidental drowning or a medical event while providing few public details.

Overview

  • First responders found the woman floating near the 200 block of Juniper Drive in the Town of Wilson and performed CPR before she was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Callers reported a body moving toward shore just before 5 p.m., and neighbors had told authorities they saw the woman walking in the water earlier that afternoon on July 12.
  • The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office described the incident as likely an accidental drowning or a medical event but has not released a formal cause of death.
  • Local outlets report the woman is from the Sheboygan area but officials have not publicly identified her as the investigation remains preliminary.
  • Authorities say there is no public indication of foul play and investigators have provided limited information while the case is documented and reviewed.