NORTH PORT, Fla. — A man who was visiting Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port died Monday afternoon after being found unresponsive in the water, according to the North Port Police Department.
Police said lifeguards and emergency crews responded immediately, but the man could not be revived. “Despite immediate life-saving efforts, the visitor sadly passed away,” the department said in a statement.
Investigators believe the incident was the result of a medical episode, and there is no indication of suspicious activity, officials said.
The park will remain closed during the investigation and is expected to reopen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29. North Port Police, North Port Fire Rescue, and Warm Mineral Springs lifeguards all responded to the scene.
