A 63-year-old man from Milwaukee passed away after his vehicle was found submerged in Lake Michigan on Saturday night in Oak Creek.
Emergency services received the report around 10:55 p.m. on July 13, according to the Oak Creek Fire Department. The vehicle was located about 50 feet from the Bender Park boat launch, submerged in 8 to 10 feet of water.
The Oak Creek Fire Department responders extracted the man, identified as Robert Morales by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office. Paramedics declared him deceased at 12:20 a.m. on July 14.
The cause of death is currently undetermined, as reported by the Medical Examiner.
Morales’ daughter, residing in Illinois, confirmed his identity from a photograph.
Milwaukee Fire Department’s dive team searched the area near the vehicle but found no other individuals inside.
The South Milwaukee Fire Department provided assistance during the incident.
The Journal Sentinel has contacted the Oak Creek Fire Department for updates on their investigation, and this article will be updated with any new information.