Press Release: Kitchi Lake Drowning

August 21, 2024

Moose Lake Township, Beltrami County MN - At 6:17 PM on August 20th, 2024 the Beltrami County 911 Emergency Communication Center received a report of a 30-year-old male that was unresponsive after jumping into Kitchi Lake, and lifesaving efforts were being performed by individuals on scene.

Upon arrival, law enforcement learned that the 30-year-old male had jumped from a dock into an area of shallow water, and when he surfaced he was unresponsive. Lifesaving efforts were continued by law enforcement and other first responders, but were ultimately unsuccessful.

The deceased has been transported to Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

The Beltrami County Sheriffs’ Office was assisted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bemidji Ambulance Service, and Sanford AirMed.

Captain Joe Kleszyk