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Teen dead after jumping into Pewaukee Lake and never resurfacing, Pewaukee police say

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PEWAUKEE — According to the Village of Pewaukee Police Department, a 17-year-old is dead after jumping into Pewaukee Lake and never resurfacing.

The call came in around 12:07 a.m. Sunday, June 29. Police say a friend of the 17-year-old called 911 to report that the teen had jumped into the lake and never resurfaced.

The Pewaukee Fire Department and Western Lakes Dive Team responded to a fishing pier along the Pewaukee Lakefront. The Dive Team was able to locate the 17-year-old in about 8 feet of water.

The 17-year-old died on scene despite lifesaving measures.

The Village of Pewaukee Police Department is investigating the incident, but says alcohol does not seem to be a factor.


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