Kiteboarder pronounced dead after being pulled from water in Eastham – Boston News, Weather, Sports

EASTHAM, MASS. (WHDH) – A kiteboarder who was pulled from the water in Eastham on Saturday has died, officials said.

Teams responding to a report of an unconscious person at First Encounter Beach around 9:45 a.m. found bystanders performing CPR on the person, officials said. Due to the situation, Eastham police and firefighters entered the water and swam to the victim before taking over resuscitation efforts and bringing the person back to shore.

The victim was taken to Cape Cod Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the person lost consciousness while kitesurfing.

Two Eastham police officers were seen at Cape Cod Hospital with symptoms of saltwater inhalation and hypothermia. One was held overnight for observation. Both are expected to make a full recovery.

No further information was immediately available.

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