Key Largo, FL (July 1, 2018) – In Key Largo, a snorkeling incident took the life of an Idaho woman. She died soon after the accident took place.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene and determined that 54-year-old Melinda Loudeneack of Post Falls, Idaho, was snorkeling off a “Journey” boat. The incident took place near the Grecian Rocks. The incident took place on Saturday.
Rescuers found her and tried to perform CPR. She was pronounced dead when she was taken to the hospital.
At this time, they are not sure of what caused her to lose consciousness that sent her under the water. However, there is no foul play suspected.
At this time, an autopsy is pending.
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