Man dies after diving near Rhode Island state park
By: The Associated Press
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JAMESTOWN, R.I. (AP) – Officials say a man has died after diving in the water around a Rhode Island state park.
The Coast Guard says the man was reported in distress close to Beavertail State Park around 1 p.m. Sunday.
First responders picked up the man from the diving boat and brought him to shore. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The man’s identity has not been released pending notice of next of kin.
The cause of death is still under investigation.
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