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Poconos man dies after trying to help friend who fell into creek

A Monroe County man was pronounced dead after trying to help his friend, who fell into a creek while both were fishing, Thursday afternoon in the Poconos, according to the Monroe County coroner’s office.The 29-year-old East Stroudsburg man, whose identity is being withheld until his next of kin have been notified, was fishing with his friend in McMichael Creek at the falls at Storm and Broad streets in Stroudsburg, Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac said.The victim’s friend lost his footing and fell into the creek, Yanac said. Trying to rescue his friend, the victim ended up in the creek as well.Both were swept downstream and rescued afterward, but the victim later was pronounced dead at the hospital. Yanac said an autopsy will be performed Friday.Morning Call reporter Andrew Scott can be reached at (610) 820-6508 or ascott@mcall.com.
Source: Morningcall

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