Crime & Safety
Man Drowns In Cape May Court House Pool
Authorities tried to revive the man before he was pronounced dead at the scene.
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — A Cape May Court House man drowned Wednesday in a pool at a Stagecoach Road home. Middle Township police identified the victim as Harry R. Velli.
Middle Township police received a call at 9:18 p.m. Wednesday about an unresponsive man in a pool. Authorities tried reviving the 60-year-old but weren't successful.
Velli was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
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The Middle Township Police Department, Middle Township rescue personnel and Medic 9 paramedics responded to the incident.
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