Sheriff: Windsurfer killed after being hit by boat on Lake Mendota

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Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney confirms to News 3 a wind surfer has died after being hit by a boat on Lake Mendota Wednesday afternoon.

A person was reportedly struck by a boat on Lake Mendota Wednesday afternoon, according to Dane County dispatch.

Mahoney was not able to confirm any other details, but said the Dane County Sheriff’s Office would be investigating the incident.

The report came in at 5:43 p.m. of a watercraft striking a surfer. An ambulance was requested in the 100 block of Gilman Street, dispatch said.

University of Wisconsin-Madison communications tweeted Wednesday night that school officials were aware of and responding to the incident on Lake Mendota.

UW is aware and responding to the serious incident on Lake Mendota this evening. @danesheriff is the lead agency in the investigation. — UW-Madison Media (@UWMadisonMedia) June 1, 2017

University of Wisconsin-Madison police officials said they are assisting Dane County in the investigation because of the proximity to campus.

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