Authorities recover body of teen from Browns Lake
TOWN OF BURLINGTON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a teenager from Browns Lake in the Town of Burlington.
A water patrol officer spotted the body floating Thursday afternoon about 100 yards from where a 14-year-old Milwaukee boy went under water on Tuesday. The body was taken to the Waukesha Medical Examiner’s office for positive identification.
Darieus Nelson was on a boat with some football teammates and their coach about 2 p.m. Tuesday when he jumped into the water. Friends were unable to save him.
The outing was organized by their coach and gym teacher at Darrell Lynn Hines Academy in Milwaukee, but was not sponsored by the school, where Darieus was an honor roll student.
Jul 17, 2009 at 4:44 p.m.
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Such a tragic.
Life jackets, life jackets, what was the coach thinking? Especially on an outing on a lake. I hope he feels bad.
Jul 17, 2009 at 1:53 p.m.
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What?...wear a life jacket to jump into the water to swim?
It was an unfortunate accident. My heart goes out to all.
Jul 17, 2009 at 1:35 p.m.
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That's the attitude justsaynotomath. You're the exact same reason every pays so much for insurance and everything else. Sue Sue Sue! Accidents do happen, it's part of life. You are a idiot!
Jul 16, 2009 at 10:27 p.m.
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How very, very sad. I hope his friend's and family can find some peace and comfort.
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