'Untimely Death' Investigation Underway In Mystic; ID Released

MYSTIC, CT — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead on the shoreline of Mystic Harbor, according to the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection’s Environmental Conservation Police.

Shortly before 10 a.m. Monday, a vessel was found adrift in Mystic Harbor near Ram Island. A deceased person was found on the shoreline nearby.

Local police, firefighters and the U.S. Coast Guard responded and assisted with the recovery.

The deceased person was identified as Christopher W. Andrews, 83, of the Noank section of Groton.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Environmental Conservation Police are investigating the incident, including whether a boating accident occurred.

There is no indication of a threat to the public.