Milwaukee man found dead in submerged vehicle in Lake Michigan

According to the Oak Creek Fire Department, the call came into the dispatch center at about 10:55 p.m. on July 13. The vehicle was located about 50 feet from the boat ramp in Bender Park in 8 to 10 feet of water.

First responders from the Oak Creek Fire Department removed the man from the vehicle. He was identified as Robert Morales, according to a report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner. According to the medical examiner’s report, paramedics pronounced him dead at 12:20 a.m. on July 14.

According to the report, the preliminary cause of death is unknown.

Morales’ daughter, who lives in Illinois, identified him from a photograph.

The Milwaukee Fire Department dive team searched the area around the vehicle but was unable to locate any other occupants.