Sep 03, 2024

Officials ID drowning victim at Milford State Park

Posted Sep 03, 2024 6:00 PM

GEARY COUNTY —Authorities have identified the victim who drowned Saturday at Milford State Park as 29-year old Pvt. Ismael Ouedraogo with 5/15th Cec-A , according to officials at Fort Riley.

The Geary County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks responded to the drowning at the south boat ramp, swim beach located in the Milford State Park, according to a media release.

Bystanders located Ouedraogo who was reported being under water for more than 10 minutes and began CPR.

Upon arrival of EMS he was pronounced deceased.