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North Dakota Man Dies While Snorkeling in Florida Keys

A 72-year-old North Dakota man died while snorkeling off the Florida Keys.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says George Hsu called out for help while snorkeling near Looe Key Reef on Sunday afternoon. His wife saw he was in distress and, along with others onboard, pulled him onto the boat. His brother and sister-in-law were also on the boat.

They began performing CPR and a nearby Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission boat escorted the vessel to the Dolphin Marina Resort where sheriff's deputies and paramedics were waiting.

They took him to Lower Keys Medical Center, where he was declared dead.

Officials say Hsu was from Elgin, North Dakota.

An autopsy will be performed.

Copyright AP - Associated Press
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