Florida authorities announced that a 72-year-old man died while surfing in Daytona Beach on Monday.
In a statement obtained by FOX 35 Orlando, Volusia County Beach Safety explained that the incident occurred around 10:30 am. A lifeguard became alarmed after noticing that the surfer lost contact with his surfboard.
The lifeguard was just over 100 meters away when he saw it. When he approached the victim in the water, he became unresponsive.
“Multiple lifeguards pulled him out of the water,” Volusia County Beach Safety said in the statement. “Medical interventions were initiated.”
The man was eventually pronounced dead.
Officials are asking residents to remain vigilant on the water in the coming weeks as storms, including Hurricane Lee, batter the East Coast and create strong rip currents.
“The surf will continue to increase through the weekend,” officials said. “Please use caution when enjoying the waters of Volusia County beaches this week and next.”
Authorities are asking beachgoers to be diligent as Hurricane Lee’s waters create strong rip currents.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett
There is no additional information available regarding the incident at this time.
The incident was the first of four that occurred at the beach on Monday. In another case, an unresponsive 48-year-old man was also pulled from the water, Volusia County Beach Safety reported.
The man was brought ashore by surfers. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital, where a pulse was detected and he was being treated.
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