Man dies after falling through ice on Shawano County lake Christmas Eve

A 78-year-old Shawano County man was found dead after falling through some ice while ice fishing on a local lake Sunday.

Family members called authorities Sunday around 4:30 PM when the man failed to return home from a fishing trip on Lake Lulu. His vehicle was located near a boat landing, and some ice fishing gear was found on the lake near an open hole. Rescue efforts started Sunday but were called off after it got too dark, and restarted Monday until he was found.

Authorities continue to stress the dangers of any ice that may be on any lakes and rivers due to the warm winter we have had so far.