22-year-old dies after being pulled from Cape Cod pond

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The incident occurred on Monday evening.

A 22-year-old died Monday after being pulled from a Cape Cod pond.

Mashpee emergency personnel responded to Mashpee Pond shortly after 6 p.m. for a report of a possible drowning, According to the fire department.

An off-duty Mashpee firefighter was first on the scene, and eventually, several Mashpee firefighters and police officers entered the water to search for the victim, officials said. He was found at around 6:20pm and taken to Falmouth Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The incident is still under investigation, and the man’s identity has not been revealed.

John Waller

Deputy News Editor

John Waller is deputy editor overseeing news coverage for Boston.com. He is a native of Lexington and a graduate of Colby College.

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