Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water Unresponsive During Nantucket Triathlon
Jason Graziadei •
A Connecticut man died Saturday while participating in the Nantucket Triathlon after being pulled from the water unresponsive at Jetties Beach.
The man was not identified, and the cause of death is not known.
In a statement, Nantucket Fire Department chief Michael Cranson shared that lifeguards first reported the situation at 7:01 a.m. as the sprint triathlon event was getting underway.
Firefighter/EMTs responded to the beach while lifeguards brought the swimming to shore at 7:05 a.m.
"Advanced lifesaving interventions commenced at 7:07 a.m.," Cranson stated. "The patient was stabilized and prepared for transport. Utilizing a lifeguard ATV, the patient was transported to an awaiting ambulance in the
parking lot and then transferred to Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH) for further medical treatment.
"The Nantucket Fire Department is profoundly grateful for the lifeguards' quick actions and heroic efforts," Cranson added. "Their prompt response and coordinated efforts allowed the patient to be treated and transported to the hospital efficiently."
The man was pronounced dead at 8:05 a.m. at the hospital. No further information was provided.