Ypsilanti man pronounced dead in apparent drowning
A 39 year-old Ypsilanti man drowned Saturday while swimming at a lake near Milan, police said.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Russell Wilson was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor hospital.
The incident took place around 6:45 p.m. Saturday at Clean Water Beach, a private beach about 4 miles south of Milan.
"He was in the deep end, he went down and it looks like his friends didn't see him for 10 or 15 minutes or so," said Monroe County Sheriff's detective Jeff Pauli.
Beach staff went into the water and pulled Wilson up on the first try, Pauli said. They attempted CPR, as did paramedics who transferred him to the hospital.
Wilson was in in roughly 12 feet of water about 30 to 40 feet from the shore, Pauli said.
A man who answered the phone at Clear Water Beach declined comment. Pauli said this was the first drowning of the season at the beach.
Comments
Linda Moore
Mon, Aug 5, 2013 : 1 p.m.
So sorry for the family of this man. fatal drowning? Aren't all drownings fatal?
ArthGuinness
Mon, Aug 5, 2013 : 8:02 p.m.
I'm just curious why people feel the need to nitpick. Especially on a story like this. I suppose Linda feels good that she is able to detect something that may or may not be redundant, but the rest of us feel human emotion towards something tragic that happened to a fellow human. Sorry to Wilson's family and friends for the rant. I hope there are no other useless interruptions.
Jack Gladney
Mon, Aug 5, 2013 : 1:58 p.m.
Is your Google broken, or do you prefer to wait here for an answer?
Gramma
Mon, Aug 5, 2013 : 12:21 p.m.
Condolences to friends and family. In a lake, there is always the chance of undertows.
wilsonfam
Mon, Aug 5, 2013 : 2:09 a.m.
Russell was my cousin. Our family is extraordinarily saddened by this tragedy. We appreciate your condolences as well as privacy at this time. I ask that you remain mindful of the content of your posts. Thank you to emergency personnel & those who were there for my cousin and loved one.>3 We all loved him & will miss him greatly.
onemoreminute
Mon, Aug 5, 2013 : 2:11 p.m.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Such a tragic accident. Thoughts of healing and strength to your family.
shutthefrtdoor
Mon, Aug 5, 2013 : 1:47 p.m.
Very sorry for your loss...
actionjackson
Sun, Aug 4, 2013 : 7:31 p.m.
I love the Clean Water Beach. Sad that there is always a chance for even the best swimmer to get to safety in a bad situation. My condolences to his family and friends.
Paul
Sun, Aug 4, 2013 : 9:40 p.m.
Sad and scary to think such a well trained swimmer could drown.
irish sister
Sun, Aug 4, 2013 : 6:02 p.m.
this is so very sad. he was a very cool dude and a dear old friend. he will be missed my many.
BobbyTarsus
Sun, Aug 4, 2013 : 5:38 p.m.
My younger siblings knew him. Very sad.
Matthew Kwood
Sun, Aug 4, 2013 : 5:28 p.m.
RIP Rus Dog! He was on the Willow Run varsity swim team back in his HS days.