Boating fatality under investigation on CT River in Haddam

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HADDAM, Conn. (WTIC Radio)_ The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection reports a boating fatality is under investigation on the Connecticut River in Haddam.

Environmental Conservation (ENCON) Police are investigating a Sunday afternoon accident, believed to involve a single jet skier on the Connecticut River in Haddam.

Passing boaters reported a jet ski adrift at approximately 4:42 p.m. this evening.

An ENCON boat arrived on scene at 4:55 p.m. and recovered the victim from the water.

Investigators shut down the Salmon River boa launch for further investigation.

The victim's identity is not being released at this time.

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