The body of a 32-year-old man was found in Houghton's Pond Monday night. He apparently drowned after going outside the roped-in swimming area, according to the Boston Globe.
The Norfolk District Attorney’s office said the death appeared accidental and that an autopsy would be performed, the Globe reported.
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Milton police and fire are being assisted by the State Police air and dive teams in a search for a swimmer last seen off shore at Houghton's Pond, according to initial scanner and Twitter reports.
The dive teams are stationed near the bathhouse and beach of the pond as a State Police helicopter circles the area.
According to witness Lina Disabatino, a man was swimming in Houghton's Pond when he suddenly disappeared and didn't reemerge.
The witness said the man was 30 years old, which she was told from family members on the scene.
More information will be posted as available.
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