ENGLEWOOD — A fatality was reported out of Stump Pass after a man fell out of his boat.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed Tuesday that they responded to the report of a “single boating vessel accident” in the area around 4 p.m. Monday.
According to a statement from FWC, there were two persons at the boat when they responded: an injured man and a “good Samaritan” who was attempting to treat the injured man until help arrived.
“Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased at the scene,” the statement read.
Terry Richard Mensing, 71, of Englewood, was the man who died, FWC stated.
FWC noted the vessel Mensing was in was not under power when he fell from the boat into the water.
“We are still early on in the investigation, but we are working to determine the circumstances of the incident,” the update statement read.
FWC, Charlotte County deputies and Englewood Fire Rescue responded to the call.
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