Coral Springs firefighter found dead in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

BSO investigating death of firefighter

LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. ā€“ A Coral Springs firefighter was found dead in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea on Saturday morning.

According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at the scene near the Southern Seas Resort along El Mar Drive.Ā 

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It's unclear if the victim was found inside the resortĀ or near the area.Ā 

The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department confirmed that the firefighter and paramedic found by BSO was Christopher Randazzo.

According to Coral Springs-Parkland Fire, Randazzo attained his firefighter certification and his paramedic certification in 2018.

He was hired by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department in March of 2019.Ā 

An investigation is ongoing.Ā 


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