Watch CBS News

Man Found Dead On Boat Off Falmouth

FALMOUTH (AP) -- Authorities say a man has been found dead aboard his boat off the coast of Cape Cod with the sails up and the motor running.

Falmouth fire officials say the sailor was found by the Coast Guard at about 3 p.m. Sunday and brought to Woods Hole. Coast Guard personnel attempted CPR but the man could not be revived.

His name was not made public.

It is being investigated as an unattended death.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.