Lower Burrell man drowns in fall off boat

July 26, 2012 11:54 pm

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A Lower Burrell man died after he fell off the front of a boat in the Allegheny River near Harmar.

Michael Schultz, 31, a contractor, was standing on the front of a moving 20-foot pontoon boat when he fell into the water at about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, police Chief Jason Domaratz said. Crews found Mr. Schultz's body Thursday morning.

The Allegheny County medical examiner's office ruled the death an accidental drowning.


First Published July 27, 2012 12:00 am

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