A Cottage Grove man drowned Sunday at Kinnickinnic State Park after he dove off a parked pontoon and did not resurface, officials with the Pierce County, Wis., Sheriff’s Office said.
The man was identified as Keith Taylor, 66. The drowning occurred around 1:25 p.m.
“Family and friends were able to quickly recover Mr. Taylor’s body and start life saving measures, which continued after first responders arrived,” police said in a statement.
Taylor was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Allina EMS, Prescott Police Department, WI DNR, River Falls Fire Department and Life Link III.