Dozens of stuffed animals honor 3-year-old Tysen French after Wolf River drowning

Tysen French was found dead in the Wolf River in New London after a two-hour search April 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy New London Police Dept.)

NEW LONDON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Dozens of stuffed animals filled an area of a New London church in memory of a three-year-old boy who drowned last week.

The stuffed animals will be donated to Outagamie County autism programs in honor of Tysen French who was found in the Wolf River on April 13 after wandering off from his home.

Tuesday was French’s funeral at the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London.