STEVENS POINT, WI (OnFocus) – UWSP student Cole Peterson’s body was recovered this weekend from the Wisconsin River. Marathon County Dive Team located the body. Peterson was last seen at approximately 2:00am Saturday in the 900 block of Main Street. Officers discovered shoe impressions leading into a small section of open water west of Pfiffner Park and dive teams located the body there.
Al Thompson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, issued the following statement on behalf of UWSP:
“On behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, we are sincerely saddened by the loss of one of our students. Cole Peterson of Chaseburg, Wis., was a junior studying natural resources.
It’s never easy to lose a member of the Pointer family, and Cole’s loss will be felt deeply by many. He was a beloved member of the UWSP landscaping and grounds crew – an outstanding, reliable and trusted worker and a student leader.
Few words can adequately convey our deepest sympathy to Cole’s parents, family and friends. Please be mindful of the privacy of family and friends during this difficult time.
As we offer our comfort and support to them, UW-Stevens Point also has resources available to students and our university community affected by this unexpected loss.”
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