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Arkansas tourist died after snorkeling in Keys

Miami, Florida – After snorkeling in the Lower Keys, a tourist from Arkansas lost consciousness and died.

A 52-year-old, Gary Wayne Miller, was snorkeling Monday afternoon with the Sandie Cat catamaran on the Eastern Dry Rocks reef when he had an issue breathing while in the water.

He went back to the boat where staff assisted him aboard. Miller lost consciousness while onboard shortly thereafter.

The staff began CPR and took Miller to Conch Harbor in Key West.

Miller was then taken to Lower Keys Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

 

Alfred Duncan

Alfred Duncan is a freelance journalist and local reporter based in Coral Springs. As a beach lover, he only wants to be close by the ocean. Alfred reports for MDMH Coral Springs and writes columns for multiple national magazines.

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