WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Wisconsin have provided an update on the search for missing boaters, identifying the body found on Friday afternoon and the boater still currently missing.
The Wisconsin Dells Police Department said that the body found on Friday was identified as Luis F. Di Filioppo, a 75-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois. The boater still missing has been identified as 20-year-old Francesco L. Di Filippo of Chicago.
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The two went missing after a boat capsized on the Wisconsin River on Thursday afternoon, with a third occupant escaping to shore and being treated for injuries. The search for Francesco is ongoing amidstvolatile water conditions.
Underwater searches were suspended yesterday as the Kilbourn Dam’s discharge rate was up to 20,000 cubic feet per second (CFS). According to the release, the average is roughly 9,000 CFS.
The Kilbourn Dam is reportedly up to about 25,000 CFS today, thus causing underwater searches to be unfavorable today.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reportedly continuing shoreline searches with boats, reaching spaces down the river. Once conditions improve, police will continue to search areas of interest with divers and/or drones. Aerial drones are helping foot searches along the river.
Police urge caution as nicer weather arrives with more boaters likely on the river, especially as conditions remain volatile.
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Anybody who may spot something in the area is urged to contact the Wisconsin Dells Police Department (608) 253-1611 and press ‘2’ to be in touch with County Dispatch.
No additional details are available.
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