Woman dies while snorkeling in waters off Key West

Florida Monroe County Sheriff's Office cruiser. (WPLG)

KEY WEST, Fla. — A 44-year-old Key West woman died Wednesday after authorities say she was found unresponsive while snorkeling off the coast around 12:30 p.m.

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The woman, identified by deputies as Jessica Murray, was brought ashore by the U.S. Coast Guard and taken to Lower Keys Medical Center on Stock Island, where she was pronounced dead.

Investigators said foul play is not suspected. An autopsy is pending.

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