By Associated Press - Wednesday, July 19, 2017

BLAINE, Wash. (AP) - Authorities say they believe a medical condition prompted a man’s death at the Birch Bay Waterslides.

The Bellingham Herald reports (https://bit.ly/2u7VQLj ) the man died on Tuesday at the water park.

Whatcom County Undersheriff Jeff Parks says the man who was in his 50s likely suffered a heart attack.



North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Division Chief Henry Hollander says the man was pronounced dead on scene.

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Information from: The Bellingham Herald, https://www.bellinghamherald.com

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