A tragic incident at Shawano Mini Golf has left the Shawano community in mourning after a 5-year-old girl died following a water-related emergency on the property.
According to the Shawano Police Department, officers and emergency medical personnel responded to reports of an unresponsive child at approximately 8 p.m. on July 1. The child had been pulled from a pond located on the mini golf course grounds. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts at the scene, she was pronounced dead.
Authorities confirmed the victim was a 5-year-old girl. Her identity has not been released, pending family notifications and further investigative procedures. Officials have not yet disclosed how the child entered the water, and the circumstances leading up to the incident remain under active investigation.
Investigators have stated there is no indication of foul play and no ongoing threat to the public. The case remains open as detectives continue gathering witness statements and reviewing the scene.
Following the tragedy, Shawano Mini Golf announced a temporary closure as the community mourns and authorities continue their work. Residents have expressed deep sorrow and support for the child’s family as the town grapples with the loss.
Officials are asking anyone with relevant information or who may have witnessed the incident to contact the Shawano Police Department. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
