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Man dies in Eastham pond, identity not released

EASTHAM, Mass. — A man in his 50s is dead after drowning in an Eastham pond.

The fire department was called around 5:45 p.m. for a report of a man 100 feet from shore calling for help.

When police arrived, they were unable to find the man, but after the Barnstable county Dive Team arrived the man’s body was found in about 15 feet of water.

The victim was taken to Cape Cod Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Fire officials have not yet released the man’s identity.