09-07-2025
Green Bay police rule out foul play in death of man found in Fox River
Green Bay police are ruling out foul play in the case of a man's body recovered from the Fox River July 1.
Police were dispatched around 4:20 p.m. to reports of a body seen floating in the water near Leicht Memorial Park. The body was recovered at 4:38 p.m.
Police have identified the 70-year-old Green Bay man, but are withholding his identity at the request of his next of kin, they said. Police will continue investigating his death.
This the third body recovered from a Green Bay river since April, and the second one found in the Fox River. On May 9, the body of Elisabeth Babcock, 47, of Hobart, was found in the Fox River near the 100 block of Bay Beach Road.
Anyone with information related to the case can call the department at 920-448-3200 and reference case No. 25-231318. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 920-432-STOP (7867). You may also submit a tip online at or utilize the "P3 Tips" app.
Rashad Alexander can be contacted at ralexander@ and 920-431-8214.
This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Green Bay police says no foul play in body found in Fox River
