93-year-old man from western Wisconsin found dead in Fox River next to his vacation home

(WFRV) – Authorities in Marquette County say a 93-year-old man was found dead in the Fox River next to his vacation home.

The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office posted a report on its Facebook page about a man found dead in the Fox River. A 911 call came in around 5:30 p.m. on July 25 reporting a person lying face down in the Fox River next to his vacation home, authorities said.

The press release states that authorities responded to the scene and determined the man was dead. The incident was an accident and did not occur at River’s Bend Campground.

Authorities identified the man as 93-year-old Gerald Schmidt of Trempealeau. No further information was provided.

Local 5 will update this story as more details become available.