Woman Rescued After Clinging to Buoy in Wisconsin River
First responders in Wausau rescued a woman who was found clinging to a buoy in the Wisconsin River near Big Bull Falls Park.
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, September 26, 2026 —
First responders successfully rescued a woman who was found in distress in the Wisconsin River near Big Bull Falls Park in Wausau. The woman was discovered clinging to a buoy before the rescue operation was initiated.
Details regarding the specific agency or agencies that constitute the ‘first responders’ were not provided. Similarly, the circumstances that led to the woman being in the river and how long she had been clinging to the buoy are not specified in the available information.
The rescue took place in the vicinity of Big Bull Falls Park, a notable area along the Wisconsin River. The condition of the woman following the rescue has not been disclosed.
Information concerning the date and time of the incident, the identity of the woman, or the methods used by first responders to effect the rescue were not made available. The operational details, such as the duration of the rescue or any potential challenges faced by the responders, remain undisclosed.
Further details about this incident, including the cause of the woman’s presence in the river and her current status, are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Brayden Dobbe on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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