Pewaukee Lake accidental drowning; 17-year-old dead, identified
Pewaukee Lake accidental drowning, memorial held
A 17-year-old Hamilton High School student died in what police are calling an accidental drowning in Pewaukee Lake on Sunday, June 29.
VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE, Wis. - A 17-year-old Hamilton High School student died in what police are calling an accidental drowning in Pewaukee Lake on Sunday, June 29.
What we know:
The Pewaukee police chief confirmed to FOX6 that the person who died was Messiah Beamon-Perry.
Messiah Beamon-Perry
The Hamilton School District sent out a letter to families, saying in part:
"It is with incredible sadness that I inform you about a recent loss to our school community. Messiah Beamon-Perry died in a drowning accident over the weekend. Messiah would have been a senior at Hamilton High School this fall. His younger siblings attend Templeton Middle School and Marcy Elementary School."
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The full document is below.
There was a somber gathering at Pewaukee Lake on Monday night, June 30, as loved ones came to mourn Beamon-Perry.
Water safety
Local perspective:
Monica Kasey with the Pewaukee Lakes Park District said the tragedy is an unfortunate reminder of the importance of water safety.
"We are really sad that this did happen at the lake," Kasey said. "Especially with the upcoming events for the Fourth of July, staying within the designated swim areas is very important."
Kasey said it’s just as important to stay vigilant while out boating.
"[You] need to be aware when you are swimming in the lake, even if you jump off a boat," she said. "Make sure you have a life preserver close by."
Messiah Beamon-Perry
Original reporting
The backstory:
According to the Village of Pewaukee Police Department, just after midnight on Sunday, June 29, police responded to a 911 call from a person who said their friend had jumped into Pewaukee Lake and had not resurfaced.
Officers along with the Pewaukee Fire Department and Western Lakes Dive Team responded to the lakefront fishing pier.
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The dive team found the victim in eight feet of water.
17-year-old dead after jumping into Pewaukee Lake overnight
A 17-year-old is dead after jumping into Pewaukee Lake overnight on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Despite life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing, but alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
The Source: The Village of Pewaukee Police Department provided FOX6 with the initial information. The police chief later provided FOX6 with the victim's identity on Monday, June 30.