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Man on vacation drowns at Daytona Beach

By Nikki DeMarco,

9 hours ago

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A West Virginia man drowned in Volusia County on Wednesday afternoon, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.

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Officials said around 2 p.m. the man was in the water with his wife and kids in front of the Daytona Grand Oceanfront Hotel on A1A when he drowned.

The 40-year-old man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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The surf is rough and will likely be rougher tomorrow, so Beach Patrol plans to fly the red flag over the next days.

“Right now, our part-time lifeguard status looks at about 50 or 60 tower guards out there and then also out full-time personnel will be out there on patrol, said Beach Safety Director Tammy Malphur. “Do not go in the water if there’s not a tower.”

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