Man dies after being pulled from ocean off Hillsboro Beach

Unclear if rip currents played role in drowning

HILLSBORO BEACH, Fla. ā€“ Broward Sheriff's Fire Rescue says a man died Friday afternoon after being pulled from the Atlantic Ocean.

Authorities say the man died in an ambulance, while on the way to Broward Health North.

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The drowning happened south of Hillsboro Boulevard on South Ocean Way near the Embassy Suites.

At this time it is unclear whether rip currents played a role in the drowning.

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