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Man Fleeing Accident Rescued After 45 Minutes in Lake

7/8/2025

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A dramatic scene unfolded in Madison, Wisconsin, when a man fled a traffic accident and plunged into Lake Monona on Sunday night. Standing in three feet of water for an agonizing 45 minutes, he finally emerged at 9:46 p.m., only to be taken into custody by police.

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A dramatic scene unfolded in Madison, Wisconsin, when a man fled a traffic accident and plunged into Lake Monona on Sunday night. Standing in three feet of water for an agonizing 45 minutes, he finally emerged at 9:46 p.m., only to be taken into custody by police.