Drowning Presumed In Death Of Woman, 88, In Gulfport

GULFPORT, FL – The death of an 88-year-old Gulfport woman today was presumed to be a drowning, according to officials.

Crews today were called at approximately 10:05 a.m. to the 5500 block of Shore Blvd. South on calls of an unresponsive body at water's edge. The person, later identified as the Gulfport resident, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

"Her complete identity will not be revealed at this point pending next of kin notification," the agency said. "The preliminary investigation shows a likely drowning."

No foul play is suspected, and it is unknown at this time if any medical condition contributed to her drowning, authorities said.

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