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surferman
09-19-2009, 08:55 PM
I don't know what caused him to have trouble, it's a tragedy just the same. rip

http://wcbstv.com/local/fatal.swimming.accident.2.1195090.html


Sep 19, 2009 5:36 pm US/Eastern
Pa. Man Dies In NJ Swimming Accident

BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. (AP) ―


A Philadelphia man's vacation on the New Jersey shore has ended in tragedy.

Authorities say 59-year-old Maury Letven and his wife, Amy Kimmich, were swimming Friday afternoon in waters off Barnegat Light when Letven began to struggle for an unknown reason. Kimmich then tried to help him, and two surfers eventually helped police pull the pair from the water at about 4 p.m.

Letven, who wasn't breathing, was taken to Southern Ocean County Hospital and died there a short time later. An autopsy was conducted Saturday, but the results were not immediately disclosed.

Officials say the couple were vacationing in Barnegat Light with friends.

paco33
09-20-2009, 12:28 PM
Maybe rip currents, or a heart attack? Whatever the reason, it has to be tough to be swimming next to someone you love, and you can't save them from drowning. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

fishinmission78
09-20-2009, 02:12 PM
I heard it was a heart attack.

DarkSkies
09-20-2009, 04:06 PM
That's gotta be rough on his wife. Thoughts and prayers. http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/images/icons/icon9.gif