82-year-old man dies after possible drowning at Canopus Lake

He was airlifted to Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, where he was pronounced dead.

News 12 Staff

Jul 18, 2024, 11:39 AM

Updated 44 days ago

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An 82-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon after a possible drowning at Canopus Lake Beach in the town of Kent, according to police.
When emergency crews arrived, beach park staff and lifeguards were performing CPR on the man.
He was airlifted to Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, where he was pronounced dead.
The man's name and the exact cause of death have not yet been released.