Deputies in a north Florida county said a man died overnight Thursday after going outside of his home during what is now Tropical Storm Ian.
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office reported the 72-year-old man from Deltona went outside of his home just after 1 a.m. to drain his pool. Deputies said the victim’s wife called after he didn’t come back in the home.
Deputies found the victim in a nearby canal unresponsive. He was pulled out and CPR was performed until paramedics arrived, but he was pronounced dead at an area hospital.
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Officials across the state have not released information on any other confirmed fatalities related to Ian at this time.
