By Associated Press - Monday, June 26, 2017

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) - Virginia authorities say a man’s body has been found in the waters of Hampton Roads near Rip Raps island.

The Daily Press reports that a statement from Hampton police says the unresponsive man was found Sunday morning near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel at Fort Wool.

Hampton police say its marine patrol unit and Hampton fire and rescue responded to a call shortly after 9:15 a.m. The man was pronounced dead at the scene following the recovery effort attempt.



No further information was available Sunday afternoon.

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