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Suffolk police: Man dies in Great South Bay after suffering medical problem

A man in East Patchogue died while he was clamming with his friends Tuesday.

News 12 Staff

Aug 21, 2019, 2:38 AM

Updated 2,170 days ago

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A man in East Patchogue died while he was clamming with his friends Tuesday.
It happened in the Great South Bay behind Grove Avenue.
Suffolk police say the man had a medical problem while he was out on the water.
They say he was in knee deep when he dropped and fell into the water.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
His name has not yet been released.