OSHKOSH — An Illinois man was found dead Saturday after he was last seen fishing on Lake Poygan.
According to a news release, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office was called about 1:20 p.m. Saturday by family members to respond to an area of Lake Poygan near Noffke’s Landing on CTH B.
It was reported that a man who had been fishing in the area was currently unaccounted for, along with his ATV, and his family was concerned and was looking for assistance.
Based upon the information gathered, rescue crews responded to help search for the missing fisherman.
The Winneconne Poygan Fire District, Poy Sippi Fire Department, Boom Bay Fire Department, and Omro Rushford Fire Department all responded with airboats, ATVs, utility vehicles, personnel, and other equipment.
Members of the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit, Oshkosh Fire Department Med Unit paramedics, and the Wisconsin DNR all responded to assist with the search.
Thedastar was requested, and Winnebago County Emergency Management was involved and in contact with Wisconsin Emergency Management and Civil Air Patrol for an additional aerial and drone response.
Tragically, the fisherman was located deceased, in open water, near the area of Captain’s Cove by members of the Poy Sippi Fire Department around 3:10 pm., according to the news release.
The fisherman is identified as a 56 year old man from Illinois.
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