Ledge Park death, Dodge County Sheriff's Office investigating
Location of Ledge Park in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. - The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man died at Ledge Park on Saturday, June 14.
What they're saying:
The sheriff's office said it was called to the park around 12:30 p.m. The caller said someone fell off some rocks and was in need of medical help.
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First responders arrived to find 21-year-old Felix Mata Eusebio of Mayville on the side of a ledge. He was not breathing and had a serious head injury.
Paramedics and a medical helicopter responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving attempts and was not taken to a hospital.
According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, the investigation indicates the man was walking in the park with two other companions and had stopped to take a photo on the top of a rocky ledge. The man lost his footing and fell an estimated distance of 40+ feet.
Alcohol use was a factor in this incident.
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The Source: Information in this report is from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.