MILWAUKEE — A long-time Bell Ambulance employee has died at a local hospital after dive teams had to rescue him from Lake Michigan Friday night.
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The Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to South Shore Park around 10:40 p.m. Friday after hearing reports of a possible drowning
A caller reported hearing a splash and seeing a hat floating on top of the water. Upon initial investigation, law enforcement discovered a man had fallen out of his boat and into the water.
A drone was activated and dive teams went in. Around 11 p.m., officials were able to rescue the man who was then treated on the scene and taken to a local hospital, where he later died.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office later identified the man as 61-year-old John Swanson.
Bell Ambulance identified Swanson as a longtime EMT and FTO. He had been an employee with Bell since 2007 and leaves behind his wife, son, and daughter-in-law.
In its Facebook post, Bell said it has grief and support resources available for employees following the shocking news.
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