Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Florida Man Dies Snorkeling Off Islamorada

Harry Jeanniton,20, was struggling in the water at approximately 1:23 p.m. and lost consciousness, deputies said

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A Boynton Beach man died Friday 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, deputies said.

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

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

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

Deputies said autopsy results are pending.

This is a developing story. Check back with NBC 6 for updates.

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