Body Recovered from Lake Michigan at Kenosha's Eichelman Park

Body Recovered from Lake Michigan at Kenosha’s Eichelman Park

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**Kenosha Police Officers Investigate Deceased Person** **Sunday** **(Photo by Eric Olson)**

Kenosha, Wis. – The Kenosha Police Department responded to Eichelman Park at approximately 4:55 p.m. Sunday afternoon after receiving a report of a body discovered in Lake Michigan. The park, located at 6135-3rd Avenue, was the site of an active recovery operation throughout the evening.

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Authorities initially restricted access to the park while police and emergency responders worked to retrieve the body from the water.

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At 8:54 p.m., the Kenosha Police Department issued an update confirming that the body had been successfully recovered and was turned over to the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office for further investigation. Following the recovery, the park was reopened to the public.

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No further details regarding the identity of the individual or circumstances surrounding the discovery have been released. Law enforcement officials have assured the public that more information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

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Residents with any information regarding the incident are encouraged to contact local authorities.

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This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as new information emerges.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Anonymous says:

March 10, 2025 at 2:03 AM

Any locals still on the missing list?

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GG says:

March 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM

Thanks for the info. Better than k news for current local news

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  March 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
  
  It will be in the paper tomorrow or wednesday
  
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  1. William Randolph Hearst says:
    
    March 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
    
    This week , or next ? 😎
    
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Anonymous says:

March 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM

Floaters float

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  March 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
  
  Not all of the time.
  
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