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Man Dies After Cooling Off in Wissahickon Creek Pool
18 Apr
Summary
- A man died after being rescued from Devil's Pool.
- He slipped under while cooling off from the heat.
- He was pronounced dead at a hospital after CPR.
A man has died following a rescue attempt from Devil's Pool, a popular spot along Philadelphia's Wissahickon Creek. The incident occurred Friday afternoon near Wises Mill Road and Forbidden Drive.
Authorities reported that the man was attempting to cool off from the day's heat when he unexpectedly slipped beneath the water's surface. Quick-acting bystanders intervened, pulling him from the creek. Another individual immediately contacted emergency services.
First responders arrived swiftly and administered CPR using an automated chest compression device. Despite their efforts, the man remained in cardiac arrest. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased around 7 p.m. The investigation into the exact cause of the incident is ongoing.
