The St. Croix River at Stillwater was above minor flood stage – 687.4 feet – on Wednesday morning, and Harris said people should use caution.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office water rescue team was called to Afton State Park Wednesday morning on a report of a possible drowning in the St. Croix River.
Witnesses called 911 at 9:40 a.m. to report a possible drowning involving a 27-year-old Minneapolis man in the area of the campsite beach area, said Cmdr. Tim Harris of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. They said he had been swimming 20 to 30 feet offshore in about 12 feet of water when they lost sight of him.
The Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department located the man at about 10:40 a.m. in about 18 feet of water, officials said. He was transported by ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where his condition remains unknown. His name is being withheld pending notification of family, and until investigation has been completed, officials said.
The St. Croix River at Stillwater was above minor flood stage – 687.4 feet – on Wednesday morning, and Harris said people should use caution.
“It’s a holiday weekend, so we have a lot more people going into the water,” Harris said. “With the river being so high, people should take extra caution and care, especially with children and people who might be vulnerable.”
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