Man rescued from cliff near Warnimont Golf Course; stuck in mud

Large emergency response at Warnimont Park; man rescued from cliff

There was a large emergency response near Warnimont Park in Cudahy on Friday morning, April 17.

CUDAHY, Wis. - Emergency responders rescued a man struck in the mud below the bluffs near Warnimont Golf Course on Friday morning, April 17. 

Man rescued

What we know:

The Cudahy Fire Department was dispatched to Warnimont Park around 3 a.m. for reports of an individual stuck in the mud near the beach.

When crews arrived at the scene, they located a person who had sunk up to his knees in a muddy area along the lakefront.

"We don't have a lot of details other than he was walking the beach at 3 a.m. and needed rescue," the Cudahy Fire Department said. "Apparently he had been out there for some time. We don't know the exact amount of time."

Warnimont Park

Due to unstable terrain and mud from recent rainfall, deputies were unable to safely reach the individual.

Firefighters rappelled down the bluff to access the patient, who was suffering from hypothermia after being exposed to the elements for an extended period.

An inflatable boat was requested from the South Milwaukee Fire Department, along with assistance from the United States Coast Guard. The individual was safely freed from the mud and medically evaluated on scene.

His condition is unknown at this time.

"Cudahy’s lakefront offers scenic views from elevated bluffs, much of which remains in a natural and undeveloped state," the Cudahy Fire Department said. "However, recent heavy rainfall has made these areas hazardous and significantly limits safe access. The Cudahy Fire Department urges residents and visitors to use caution, avoid lakefront bluffs and muddy areas, and allow time for the ground to stabilize—especially with additional rain expected tonight."

Emergency response near Warnimont Park; fire department provides update

The Cudahy Fire Department provides an update on the large emergency response near Warnimont Park in Cudahy on Friday morning. 

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The Cudahy Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the South Milwaukee Fire Department, Saint Francis Fire Department, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee County Sherriff and the United States Coast Guard.