Milwaukee emergency crews pulled a body from Lincoln Creek on Friday afternoon after a report of an unresponsive person just after 3 p.m. near 35th Street and Congress. A TMJ4 photojournalist at the scene watched as officials placed the person on a stretcher and carried them away.
Police and fire responded to the area and confirmed only that an "unconscious body" had been reported. Few details were released while authorities worked the scene, according to TMJ4. The station said it had contacted officials for more information and would update its coverage when new details are available.
Where It Happened
Lincoln Creek cuts through Milwaukee's near-north neighborhoods and is monitored at several points, including the intersection of 35th and Congress, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The creek drains to the Milwaukee River and has been the focus of stormwater and infrastructure projects for years.
Local Water History
The creek has had water-quality problems before. A contractor error in March 2025 sent nearly 10,000 gallons of sewage into Lincoln Creek and renewed scrutiny of sewer operations, reporting shows. That spill still comes up in debates over oversight of vacuum-truck work and sewer projects along the waterway, according to 10,000 gallons of sewage.
City officials had not released the person's identity or a cause of death as of publication, and investigators had not said whether the death appears suspicious. TMJ4 reported the limited information from the scene and noted the station was seeking additional comment from police and fire.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police non‑emergency tip line at (414) 935‑7360. To remain anonymous, callers can contact Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414‑224‑TIPS (8477), according to MPD public information guidance. Officials say witnesses who have video or other details should share them to assist investigators.
