Crime & Safety

Man Drowns To Death At Long Beach Dog Beach

The Medical Examiner's office took the man's body to make a positive investigation and determine cause of death.

LONG BEACH, CA — A man is believed to have drowned to death Saturday at a place known as Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach.

Long Beach police officers responded about 4:20 p.m. Saturday to the dog beach in the 4300 block of East Ocean Boulevard, where a drowning was reported, said Lt. Dominick Scaccia.

"Upon arrival, officers learned an adult male was pulled from the water by a concerned citizen," Scaccoa said. "On scene, lifeguards and responding Long Beach Fire Department personnel were unable to resuscitate the man and determined him deceased at the scene."

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An investigation was underway, he said.

The Medical Examiner's office took the man's body to make a positive investigation and determine cause of death. His name will be withheld pending family notification.

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— City News Service