An elderly man, aged 84, was discovered lifeless in a pond located at a golf course in the Bronx on Friday afternoon, as per the information provided by the local police. The police were alerted to the situation through a 911 call that came in shortly after 2 p.m., which reported a man appearing unconscious and unresponsive in the water at the Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Courses.
Near the pond, an unattended golf cart was found, leading to speculation about the man’s activities prior to the incident. However, it remains uncertain whether the man was actively golfing and using the cart at the time of the incident, as per sources close to the investigation.
The authorities were able to retrieve the unconscious and unresponsive elderly man from the pond on Friday. The golf cart, found unattended near the water, added to the mystery of the incident. Upon discovery, the man was declared dead at the location by the responding officials.
The condition of the man’s body suggested that it had been in the water for some time, as it appeared to be in a state of decomposition, according to sources. This detail has raised further questions about the circumstances leading to the man’s death.
The identity of the deceased is being kept confidential until the family has been notified. The cause of the man’s death is still under investigation. However, the police have stated that there is no suspicion of criminal activity related to the incident at this time.
The incident has left the local community in shock, as the golf course is a popular spot for residents. The investigation continues, with authorities working to piece together the events leading up to the man’s death.