Lake Mendota drowning

The Madison Fire Department Lake Rescue Team search boat docked around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office arrived to continue the search.

Courtesy of Shanna Wolf, Madison Public Library Foundation

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By Courtesy of Shanna Wolf, Madison Public Library Foundation | May. 22

Kevin Park

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By Kevin Park | May. 21

Merit Residence Hall photographed on Wednesday, May 21, 2026.

Kevin Park

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By Kevin Park | May. 21

Merit Residence Hall photographed on Wednesday, May 21, 2026.

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