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Chippewa Falls teen drowns

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 10:05 p.m.
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CHIPPEWA FALLS — Divers recovered a teen’s body from the Chippewa River Saturday after a report of a possible drowning in the Chippewa County town of Eagle Point.

The sheriff’s department said the report came in shortly after 3 p.m., and divers located the victim about 4:30 p.m.

The victim, identified as 16-year-old Zachary Lato of rural Chippewa Falls, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead just after 6 p.m.

Authorities said Chippewa Falls High School will be open with counselors available for students on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.




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SarahB1
Jun 13, 2009 at 10:55 p.m.
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How sad. Condolences and blessings to his family and friends.

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