Crime & Safety

Man, 78, Found Unresponsive In Water At Rocky Neck State Park Dies: Reports

The man was pulled from the water on Sunday afternoon and was pronounced dead at an area hospital, according to reports.

A 78-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive​ in the water on Sunday at Rocky Neck State Park.
A 78-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive​ in the water on Sunday at Rocky Neck State Park. (Patch graphic)

EAST LYME, CT — A 78-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive in the water on Sunday afternoon, according to media reports including WFSB 3 TV.

Lifeguards deployed life-saving measures, WFSB 3 TV reported.

The incident was reported around 1 p.m. at Rocky Neck State Park, and the man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, WTNH News 8 reported.

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The identity of the deceased has not yet been released. No other details have been released.

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