Vermont State Police say an 86-year-old man was found unresponsive in Lake Champlain in North Hero on July 14, 2026. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene after reports of an overdue swimmer.
According to police reports, the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office received the call around 3:04 PM. Upon arrival, deputies located the man in the water and attempted to bring him ashore. Despite resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident do not appear suspicious at this time.
The identity of the victim is being withheld while authorities work to notify family members. The Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to local fire departments and emergency services for their assistance during the response and investigation.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office at 802-372-4482.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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