Hartford County resident Frank Sievel, age 74, of  Farmington, was pulled from the ocean around 12:45 p.m. Friday, July 7 at the Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly, Rhode Island.

According to Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella, lifeguards pulled Sievel, who was unresponsive, from the water and began life-saving measures. 

He was transported to the Westerly Hospital and was pronounced dead, the chief said.

Gingerella said the incident is currently being investigated as a drowning or medical issue.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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