Police ID man found in icy Lake Mendota

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Authorities have identified a man who was found floating in Lake Mendota in Madison early Friday.

Madison police said the man was found at about 6 a.m. in the lake near Lake Street. A passerby spotted him in the water.

He was found alive but unresponsive and taken to the hospital, the Madison Fire Department said.

Police asked for help identifying him and released two images Friday afternoon. At about 8:30 p.m., police said the man had been identified and they thanked the public for their help.

Police said Friday afternoon that the man remains hospitalized.

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