Sheriff's Office investigating after man found dead at Sauk Creek Nature Preserve

The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Sauk Creek Nature Preserve located at 3236 CTH KK in the Town of Port Washington for a report of an unresponsive adult male that was found in the park. 

The incident happened on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at approximately 12:22 pm.

The park was closed until approximately 3:00 pm as a death investigation was being conducted. The deceased was identified as a 19-year-old male subject from the City of Cedarburg.  The death is not suspicious and the investigation does not appear to be criminal in nature. At no time were members of the community in danger. 

The investigation is ongoing pending the results of an autopsy and toxicology.  The Ozaukee County Coroner’s Office, Port Washington Police Department, and the Port Washington Fire Department assisted at the scene.

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