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Bodies Of Missing New Milford Swimmers Pulled From Housatonic Bodies Of Missing New Milford Swimmers Pulled From Housatonic
Bodies Of Missing New Milford Swimmers Pulled From Housatonic The bodies of two men who were swimming in the Housatonic River in Litchfield County were recovered by investigators, police said. Two men from the Bronx in their 20s were sought for days after being seen going underwater while swimming in the river near the Bulls Bridge Power Plant. Police said that on Friday, June 12, the body of a 21-year-old was recovered by dive teams in New Milford, with a 24-year-old man being recovered on Saturday, June 13 when search efforts resumed. The swimmers were first reported going underwater at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The identities…

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by Zak Failla
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Man, 21, Pronounced Dead In Greenwich After Apparent Accidental Drowning Man, 21, Pronounced Dead In Greenwich After Apparent Accidental Drowning
Man, 21, Pronounced Dead In Greenwich After Apparent Accidental Drowning A 21-year-old man died after what authorities say appears to be an accidental drowning. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was found around 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 12 in Westchester near Rye Playland and the Edith Read Sanctuary. EMS personnel performed CPR on the man at the scene. He was pronounced dead at Greenwich Hospital. Signs posted in the area say that swimming, fishing and kayaking are not permitted. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
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Search Continues For Two Men In Their 20s Who Disappeared Underwater In New Milford River Search Continues For Two Men In Their 20s Who Disappeared Underwater In New Milford River
Search Continues For Two Men In Their 20s Who Disappeared Underwater In New Milford River Police and dive teams continue to search for two men who disappeared underway while swimming in the Housatonic River. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, in New Milford, said Lt. Lee Grabner. New Milford Police said the two men, in their 20s, were with a group from the Bronx swimming off the east bank of the river near the Gaylordsville section of town when one man began to struggle in the water. The second man ran into the water and attempted to help, but was also pulled underwater. Police and several dive teams from numerous departme…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Body Of 19-Year-Old Recovered In Farmington River Body Of 19-Year-Old Recovered In Farmington River
Body Of 19-Year-Old Recovered In Farmington River A 19-year-old man who was swimming in the Farmington River drowned after disappearing in an area of water at least 20-feet deep. The incident took place in Hartford County around 1:40 p.m., Sunday, June 7, when the Farmington Police Department received a 911 call reporting a man was drowning in the river behind the Tunxis Meade Park. Officers from the Farmington Police Department responded along with the Farmington Fire Department, Tunxis Hose Fire Department, and AMR ambulance to assist in the water rescue, said Lt. Timothy McKenzie. According to McKenzie, fr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Unresponsive Swimmer Dies After Being Pulled From Lake In Fairfield Unresponsive Swimmer Dies After Being Pulled From Lake In Fairfield
Unresponsive Swimmer Dies After Being Pulled From Lake In Fairfield A 33-year-old area man drowned while swimming with other family members in Lake Mohegan in Fairfield. Geovanny Tapia-Zuniga, of Bridgeport, was discovered drowned around 7:22 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, by members of the Fairfield Police Dive Team and the Fairfield Fire Department from Lake Mohegan, at 880 Morehouse Highway, in Fairfield, said Fairfield Police Lt. Robert Kalamaras. Fairfield police officers and firefighters responded to the beach and found that Tapia-Zuniga was swimming near the main beach area who went underwater and never surfaced, Kalamaras said. Family member…

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Teen Swimmer Found Dead In Candlewood Lake ID Released For Teen Swimmer Found Dead In Candlewood Lake
ID Released For Teen Swimmer Found Dead In Candlewood Lake The body of a teen who went missing while swimming in Candlewood Lake in New Milford has been recovered, according to New Milford Mayor Pete Bass. Joshua DaSilva, 17, of New Milford, who went missing while swimming with friends on Monday, May 27, was recovered by the New Milford Police Department and the Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue, said New Milford Police Lt. Lawrence Ash. "The body of the missing swimmer has been found by the NMPD diving team," said Bass on Facebook. "Please say a prayer for the found swimmer and family." Ash said the department would like to "express our deepes…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
ID Released For Man Found Dead On Beach In Westport ID Released For Man Found Dead On Beach In Westport
ID Released For Man Found Dead On Beach In Westport Police have identified a man whose body was found a beach in Westport. Gregory Garoffolo, 60, of Westport, was identified as the person found around 840 a.m., Thursday, May 9, by a Westport resident in the area of 132 Beachside Ave., who reported the incident to Westport police, said Westport Police Lt. Jillian Cabana. According to investigators, Garoffolo’s vehicle had been located on the I-95 Saugatuck River overpass during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 4 and was subsequently towed by the Connecticut State Police.  According to the Office of the Chief …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
IDs Released For Victims Of Fatal Boating Accident At Area Reservoir IDs Released For Victims Of Fatal Boating Accident At Area Reservoir
IDs Released For Victims Of Fatal Boating Accident At Area Reservoir The identities have been released of the two men found dead after a New Year's Eve boating accident in a reservoir in Northern Westchester, New York State Police said. State Police have also confirmed that there are no additional fatalities involved in the incident at the Muscoot Reservoir in the hamlet of Goldens Bridge in the town of Lewisboro. Preliminary investigation indicates the two male victims were on the water fishing New Year's Eve evening when their boat capsized for unknown reasons, state police said. The incident is believed to have occurred sometime after 5 p.m.  T…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
2-Year-Old Found Dead In Shelton Pool 2-Year-Old Found Dead In Shelton Pool
2-Year-Old Found Dead In Shelton Pool A 2-year-old boy drowned Monday in a swimming pool owned by a relative. The boy was discovered around 11 a.m. at a home on Copper Penny Lane in Shelton by a relative where he was staying for the day, according to the Shelton Police. Shelton Police and EMS responded to the scene and the boy was transported to St Vincent’s Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. An initial investigation by Shelton detectives revealed the boy wondered outside from the house and fell in the pool before he was discovered by a relative, who was babysitting him for the day.  The boy resided in Shelton with …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
2-Year-Old Drowns In Fairfield County Backyard Pool 2-Year-Old Drowns In Fairfield County Backyard Pool
2-Year-Old Drowns In Fairfield County Backyard Pool A 2-year-old boy died after being pulled from a swimming pool at a Fairfield County home.The incident took place around 7:30 p.m. Thursday when Bridgeport Police were called to a home on Charron Street for a drowning, said Av Harris, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. When officers arrived EMT's were already on performing CPR on the child who was then transported to an area hospital by police escort where he was later pronounced dead, officials said. An investigation is underway, Harris said. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
ID Released For Man Found Floating Face Down On Long Island Sound ID Released For Man Found Floating Face Down On Long Island Sound
ID Released For Man Found Floating Face Down On Long Island Sound The identity has been released for a man found floating face down in the Pond Point area of Milford on Friday afternoon.Early Saturday morning, Milford Police said 57-year-old Gregory Wilson, who most recently resided in Milford, was the drowning victim. Wilson died early Friday evening, several hours after being pulled from the waters of the Long Island Sound near Platt Street. He had reportedly been seen swimming in the area before he was seen floating in the water around 3 p.m.

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Man Rescued After Nearly Drowning In Fairfield County Man Rescued After Nearly Drowning In Fairfield County
Man Rescued After Nearly Drowning In Fairfield County A 35-year-old local man is lucky to be alive after nearly drowning in a restricted swimming area at Indian Well State Park in Shelton. The Milford resident was swimming in the area of the waterfalls when he began having trouble shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to DEEP officials. EnCon, along with Shelton emergency services responded to the park for the report of a drowning, said Chris Collibee, DEEP spokesman.  “Witnesses performed CPR until EMS arrived,” he said.  The man was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital by Life Star helicopter. When he was airlifted, the man was breathing…

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by Kathy Reakes