Man drowns while trying to cool off in Manhattan waters: police sources

INWOOD, N.Y. (PIX11) – In a tragic incident, water rescuers pulled an unresponsive man from the Manhattan waters who drowned on Saturday evening, authorities said.

Police sources say the man, 28, was trying to cool off from the hot New York City sun when the current overtook him. His body was recovered around 218 Street and Indian Road.

Three boats were coasting the waters, and a chopper was at the scene searching for the man. Divers were also sent into the waters, a video on the Citizen app showed.

The 28-year-old man was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.

At this time, the police are unable to identify the man.

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