Man found dead after drowning in Fort George Inlet, police say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man died Saturday evening after drowning in the Fort George Inlet.

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JSO said its Air and Marine Units, along with several other agencies, responded to the area around 6 p.m. after receiving calls of an adult male drowning, but were unable to find the victim.

The following morning, JSO said its dive team found the man dead and is working with the medical examiner’s office to determine the cause of death.

The agency added that there was no foul play and the incident appears to be accidental.