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Florida man dies while snorkeling in the Keys

Monroe County, Florida – On Friday, a Boynton Beach man died while snorkeling with three others on Alligator Reef off Islamorada.

According to a report from Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Harry Jeanniton, 20, was struggling in the water at approximately 1:23 p.m. and lost consciousness.

A good Samaritan picked him up and headed toward Bud N’ Mary’s Marina, the report said.

According to the report, Jeanniton was transported to Mariners Hospital in Tavernier where he was pronounced deceased.

Foul play is not expected to be a factor in the incident.

According to deputies, autopsy results are pending.

 

Raymond Simpson

Raymond Simpson is an Ohio native, long-time Coral Springs resident, and the Editor at MDMH Coral Springs. He lives with his family in The Dells, where you can find him on weekends running – literally running – with his two golden retrievers.

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