SHAWANO, Wis. (WBAY) – Shawano Mini Golf announced it is reopening following the death of a child at the course last week.
Police responded around 8 p.m. last Wednesday to a report of an unresponsive child on 1056 E. Green Bay Street in Shawano.
EMS and officers attempted to save the child’s life, but despite their efforts, the child was pronounced dead. The incident remains under investigation and police said there’s no indication of any threat to the public.
Police confirmed the child was a 5-year-old girl pulled from a pond at Shawano Mini Golf Course. An employee at the business said they would be closed until further notice. They had just opened earlier last month on June 5.
Police said they’re not releasing the child’s identity out of respect for the family and pending any additional steps in the investigation.
On Friday, the course announced they would reopen.
The owner had previously put out a public statement offering condolences to the family.
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