Man Drowns at Garden Prairie Camping Resort
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Posted: 7:00 PM Jul 11, 2009
Man Drowns at Garden Prairie Camping Resort
The Garden Prairie water rescue turned into a drowning.
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The drowning happened at about three at the Paradise Camping Resort, which is located off of Station Street. A 50-year-old man from the Chicago area was vacationing there and became exhausted before going under the surface of a swimming pond. Several fire departments responded. It took them about a half-hour to locate him. He died before arriving to Swedish American Hospital in Belvidere. Authorities aren't releasing his name at this time.


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Posted by: Mike Location: Belvidere on Jul 15, 2009 at 12:08 AM

Actually. thats partially true. its not a trap hole though. there is no water pressure. i have camped there my whole life almost. I was also there when the first police officer showed up. My regards go out to his family.
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Posted by: Rose Location: McHenry on Jul 13, 2009 at 07:28 AM

I've known the family for 20 years and this is a terrible tragedy, my heart goes out to their family. May he be resting with the angels now.
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Posted by: Nicole Location: Belvidere on Jul 12, 2009 at 03:04 PM

Ok, i knew him and he lived there. He was saving his dogs! That is pretty much lies!
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