Authorities investigating apparent drowning death at North Shore yacht club

Authorities have launched a death investigation following an apparent drowning at a yacht club on the North Shore of Massachusetts on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

Officers and firefighters responding to a report of a possible drowning at the Bass Haven Yacht Club at 10 McPherson Drive in Beverly around noon found a body in the water, according to Beverly Police Chief John G. LeLacheur.

The Beverly Fire Department said the victim fell into the water while trying to get in a dinghy and never resurfaced.

Divers were called to the scene to search the water for the missing man, who was found under the dock that he fell from, fire officials said.

The body was taken to Beverly Hospital. The identity of the victim hasn’t been released.

A preliminary investigation revealed no signs of foul play, LeLacheur noted.

There were no additional details immediately available.

The Essex District Attorney’s Office is assisting Beverly police with the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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