Wisconsin Doctor Found Dead

A doctor who was discovered dead near a waterfall in northern Wisconsin on Sunday, April 3 died when the ground beneath her collapsed.

According to Iron County Sheriff Paul Samardich, Kelsey Musgrove’s body was discovered “partially buried in a steep clay bank” on the river’s edge at Potato River Falls in Gurney. According to him, about 25 agencies assisted with the search.

According to her autopsy, Musgrove, 30, suffered traumatic injuries and died minutes after the fall. Musgrove, a cardiothoracic surgery fellow at the University of Wisconsin, was last seen or heard from on March 26, according to the sheriff.

Authorities stated that her car was discovered on March 30, but her body was not discovered until April 3, 2022.

Musgrove appeared to have ventured off the trail and observation area to get closer to the river, according to Samardich.

The sheriff issued a warning to other hikers in his news release on Wednesday, April 2022.

“Claybanks are always unstable and can be undermined in areas that are not visible from above,” said Samardich. “When hiking, please stay on designated trails and observation areas.” If you decide to hike alone, make sure someone knows your route and when you intend to return.”