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 Nโ€™ Maryโ€™s Marina, the report said. ย 

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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