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Man Perishes in Intracoastal Waterway Near Daytona Beach While Swimming After Boat

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Published on October 20, 2025
Man Perishes in Intracoastal Waterway Near Daytona Beach While Swimming After BoatSource: Google Street View

A tragic incident unfolded in Daytona Beach yesterday as a man lost his life in the waters of the Intracoastal Waterway. Daytona Beach police responded to an emergency call at approximately 11:40 a.m. near the Orange Avenue Bridge, concerning a man seen swimming after his boat, ClickOrlando reported.

According to WFTV, the individual, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was determined to have submerged and consequently was discovered deceased after what became a multi-agency search effort, according to officials.

Officials from the Daytona Beach Police Department have launched an investigation into this incident to unravel the events leading up to the man's death. As this story develops, limited details have been shared with the public.