Man dies after water rescue in Southwest DC
Man dies after water rescue in Southwest DC
Paramedics took him to the hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead and identified as 50-year-old Ricardo Munn.
WASHINGTON - Authorities are investigating a death at James Creek Marina in Southwest Washington, D.C., where a 50-year-old Maryland man fell into the water and later died, according to police.
What we know:
The victim has been identified by the Metropolitan Police Department as Ricardo Munn of Bowie, Maryland.
Investigators say the incident happened Friday night in the 200 block of V Street SW, when Munn was helping secure a boat to a floating dock. Police say he somehow fell overboard during the process.
MPD’s Harbor Patrol Unit responded to a report of a person in the water and pulled Munn from the marina in critical condition. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died despite life-saving efforts.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not yet determined exactly what led to the fall, and the circumstances remain under investigation.
What you can do:
Officials are asking anyone who may have been near C Dock Friday night and witnessed or heard anything to come forward as they continue to piece together what happened.
The Source: Information in this story is from the D.C. Fire and EMS Department.