The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning that claimed a man’s life Saturday morning at Turtle Beach.

Deputies responded at 9:53 a.m. to the 9000 block of Blind Pass Road, where Sarasota County firefighters were already performing lifesaving measures . The man was pronounced dead at the scene , according to the sheriff’s office.

The case remains under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Section. Anyone with information is asked to call 941-861-4900.

Melissa Pérez-Carrillo covers breaking news and public safety for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Reach out at mperezcarrillo@gannett.com.

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