Sheriff: Scuba Diver Dies In Washington County

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office says a 51-year-old Shoreview man died in a scuba diving incident Tuesday.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded Tuesday at 7:39 p.m. to the call of a scuba diver having difficulty in the water on Square Lake in May Township.

Deputies were assisted by other first responders, including the County Fire Dive team.

The victim, William Lorenzo Brown, was found by dive members under the water. Responders moved him to the shore where life-saving efforts were attempted, but it was unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident is under investigation.