Chicago Boater Found Dead | Francesco Di Filippo – NBC Chicago
authorities located the body of Francesco Di Filippo, a missing Chicago boater, in Lake Delton, WI, ending a search that began after a tragic boating accident in April. Di Filippo’s body, recovered Sunday afternoon, brings a somber close to a heartbreaking chapter. The accident also claimed the life of his father, Luis Di Filippo. The Wisconsin Dells Police Department offered their condolences to the Di filippo/Schultz family. Extensive searches, involving sonar-equipped boats and aerial drones, were carried out over weeks. This update comes to you from News Directory 3, which strives to keep you informed. The police investigation continues to determine the circumstances of the accident. Discover what’s next as the investigation unfolds and learn more.
Body of Missing Chicago Man Found in wisconsin Dells
Updated June 30, 2025
The search for Francesco Di Filippo, 20, ended Sunday when authorities located his body in Lake Delton near Newport beach, WI. Di Filippo, a Chicago resident, had been missing since a Wisconsin Dells boating accident in early April.
Police said the body was recovered around 2:13 p.m. after a report of a deceased individual in the water. The Wisconsin Dells Police Department offered condolences to the Di Filippo/Schultz family, expressing hope that the recovery brings some closure.
di Filippo and 75-year-old Luis Di Filippo disappeared April 3 while boating on the Wisconsin River. A third person on board survived after the boat capsized south of the Kilbourn Dam. Luis Di Filippo’s body was found the day after the accident following an extensive search.
Law enforcement and volunteer groups conducted weeks of searching, deploying sonar-equipped boats and aerial drones.
What’s next
The Wisconsin Dells Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the boating accident and will release further details as they become available.