Diver dies after being pulled from the ocean off Hallandale Beach, police say

A man died in a hospital after he was found unconscious in the ocean off Hallandale Beach on Friday morning, police said.

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After officers found the man off the 1800 block of South Ocean Drive around 9:30 a.m., Hallandale Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguards pulled him from the water and began CPR and other life-saving efforts, police said.

Police said they believe he was free-diving when he lost consciousness, department spokeswoman Grace Mariot said.

Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue paramedics took him to a hospital, where he died. Police did not say which hospital he was taken to.

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Authorities have not identified the man or released his age pending notification of his family.

Police are investigating the death, but say there are no indications of foul play.

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