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CBS News
30-06-2025
- CBS News
Authorities find body of man missing in Wisconsin River since April
The body of a boater who had been missing in April was recovered near Wisconsin Dells on Sunday. The Lake Delton, Wisconsin, police and fire departments said at 2:13 p.m., they were called to the area of Newport Park & Beach on the Wisconsin River for a dead body found in the water. The body was taken to shore, and based on clothing was identified as Francesco Di Filippo, 20, who had been missing since Thursday, April 3. Wisconsin Dells police said three people were on a boat when it capsized in the Wisconsin River that night. One of the boaters swam safely back to shore, where they were met with police and rescue crews and then treated and evaluated. The two other boaters disappeared under the water near where the capsized boat. One of them, Luis Di Filippo, 79, of Chicago was found dead in the Wisconsin River on Saturday, April 5, while Francesco Di Filippo was the other. Francesco Di Filippo Wisconsin Dells Police Department Following the accident, police reminded boaters to wear life jackets and be mindful of where they're anchoring or attempting to anchor, as the river can be extremely dangerous.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flood warning issued for Marathon County
A flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Green Bay at 10:33 a.m. on Sunday, June 29. This warning applies to Marathon County. The NWS warns: "Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at The next statement will be issued Monday morning by 11 a.m. CDT." At 10:33 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: ", The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin, Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County. WHAT: Minor flooding is occurring. WHERE: Wisconsin River below Wausau. WHEN: Until further notice. IMPACTS: At 1167 feet, Water approaches buildings in DC Everest Park and Oak Island Park. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: - At 10:10 a.m. CDT Sunday the stage was 1167.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 1165 feet. - Recent activity: The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:10 a.m. CDT Sunday was 1167.4 feet. - Forecast: No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1167 feet. - If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. Use a battery-operated radio or television to get the latest emergency information. Do not walk through floodwater. Just six inches of floodwater can sweep you off your feet if it is moving swiftly. Turn around, don't drown; do not drive into a flooded street. Cars can be swept away by two feet of moving water or there may be unseen damage to the road. If you come to a flooded area turn around and go another way. Most flood-related deaths are caused by people driving through water. Watch out for fire hazards. Move to higher ground. Stay alert, turn weather notifications on. Do not allow children to play in flowing water. Waters can hide rocks, trees and debris. This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor. See the latest weather alerts and forecasts here This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Flood warning issued for Marathon County
