Man Dies After Falling From Boat In Stamford: CT DEEP

STAMFORD, CT — A man died after he fell from a boat in Stamford on Sunday, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Identification of the man is being withheld at this time pending notifications.

DEEP Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon), Stamford police and fire personnel responded to a boating-related call on May 3 around 3 p.m. in Stamford Harbor.

A man was trying to tie off to his mooring in the harbor and fell overboard, DEEP said.

The man was recovered from the water, and first responders performed lifesaving efforts en route to a local area hospital, but he was pronounced dead, DEEP said.

The cause and manner of death will be determined by the State Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

EnCon Police are investigating, DEEP said, noting there is no apparent criminal aspect at this time.