Darlington Man Drowns Untying Boat
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Darlington Man Drowns Untying Boat
A Lafayette County man drowns while trying to untie his pontoon 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.
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