1 dead, several rescued after barge capsizes in Guilford
March 04, 2018 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: March 05, 2018 5:12 am
GUILFORD, Conn. — Coast Guard officials say a barge capsized in Connecticut, killing one and sending several others into the water.
Officials say eight people were onboard the barge when it capsized around 2:30 p.m. Saturday near the Guilford Yacht Club. Seven people were rescued, and rescue divers joined the search when it was determined one person was missing.
Authorities later recovered the body of a 32-year-old male. The man's identity has not been released.
An investigation into what led the barge to capsize is underway.
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