Darlington Man Drowns Untying Boat

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POSTED: Sunday, August 17, 2008 --10:15am

A Lafayette County man drowned, Saturday night, while trying to untie his boat.

According to the Grant County Sheriff's Department, 45-year-old Michael Kruser, of Darlington, was attempting to untie his pontoon boat from the dock when he fell into the water and did not resurface.

Glen Haven Fire Department was called to the scene and were able to recover Kruser. He was transferred to Grant Regional Health Center where he was pronounced dead.

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Posted by: john Location: darlington on Aug 22, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Kathy R said he was drunk thats why he drowned

Posted by: Steve on Aug 22, 2008 at 11:23 AM
What time did this happen Saturday night?

Posted by: Julie on Aug 19, 2008 at 11:54 AM
I can't believe you would say that about someone. "water wings" This was a wonderful man that died so tragically and suddenly. I will miss my uncle very much!!! I cannot believe how heartless people can be.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 18, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Well Julie. Last night it did say "Grant county man" after I posted the comment, they change it. So THINK before oyu make a comment!

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 18, 2008 at 12:23 PM
I got 2 words for you WATER WINGS!

Posted by: C Location: Madison on Aug 18, 2008 at 10:25 AM
He probably hit his head and got knocked out cold. I had an uncle drown that way, except he was in a car that went into the water.

Posted by: Julie on Aug 18, 2008 at 09:33 AM
If you would have read this better it says "A Lafayette County man" Read before you make comments.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 17, 2008 at 06:32 PM
If he was from Darlington, he is from Lafayette County. Glen Haven is in Grant County, but Darlington is not.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 17, 2008 at 11:29 AM
rip. How does that happen?

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