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71-year-old man dies after falling into Wolf River

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NEW LONDON, Wis. (NBC 26) — New London Police say a 71-year-old man is dead after falling in the Wolf River and drowning Saturday.

According to the report, police were dispatched just down river from the Shawano St. Bridge around 2 P.M.

Officers say several citizens helped pull the man from the river before police arrived.

Police say life saving measures were unsuccessful.

No other information has been given at this time.

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