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A 42-year-old man has died due to apparent drowning.<\/p>

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Dexter Joseph of Bolans was on an excursion onboard the Wadadli Cats when he fell into the water.<\/p>\n

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According to reports, the captain rushed to his assistance and hauled him back onto the vessel.<\/p>\n

The Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue; ABSAR also tried to assist Joseph.<\/p>\n

The former Environment Division worker died later at the hospital.<\/p>\n

Investigations are continuing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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