Scuba diver dies exploring shipwrecks 150-miles off Cape Cod, officials say
At some point during the dive on Tuesday, Mazraani experienced a 'possible medical emergency,' the statement said.
Group members pulled him from the water and attempted lifesaving measures but were unsuccessful, officials said.
The Coast Guard and New Bedford police were notified. The vessel began its return to port, arriving at Fleet Marina in New Bedford at 6:00 a.m., officials said.
Investigators spoke with the group and Mazraani's body was turned over to the state medical examiner's office.
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Foul play is not suspected.
State Police assigned to Quinn's office, the Coast Guard and New Bedford police are investigating.
Camille Bugayong can be reached at
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- Boston Globe
Scuba diver dies exploring shipwrecks 150-miles off Cape Cod, officials say
Joseph Mazraani, 48, of New Millstone Township, had traveled aboard his 45-foot boat 'Tenacious' with a group of divers, Bristol District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III's office said in a statement. At some point during the dive on Tuesday, Mazraani experienced a 'possible medical emergency,' the statement said. Group members pulled him from the water and attempted lifesaving measures but were unsuccessful, officials said. The Coast Guard and New Bedford police were notified. The vessel began its return to port, arriving at Fleet Marina in New Bedford at 6:00 a.m., officials said. Investigators spoke with the group and Mazraani's body was turned over to the state medical examiner's office. Advertisement Foul play is not suspected. State Police assigned to Quinn's office, the Coast Guard and New Bedford police are investigating. Camille Bugayong can be reached at
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