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Published March 08, 2012, 07:17 AM

Philbin’s son’s death ruled an accident

The son of former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin was drunk and had marijuana in his system when he fell into the Fox River and drowned, police said Wednesday.

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — The son of former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin was drunk and had marijuana in his system when he fell into the Fox River and drowned, police said Wednesday.

Michael Philbin, 21, had a blood alcohol level of .176, more than twice the legal limit to drive, and also had marijuana at some point before he fell through the ice Jan. 8, according to a statement issued Wednesday by Oshkosh police.

Police say they found no foul play or anything suspicious through their investigation. His death was classified as an accidental drowning. The 21-year-old disappeared after a night out with friends in the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus area, about 50 miles from Green Bay.

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