A 70-year-old man from Delaware competing in a
triathlon event died Sunday in Lower Township in Cape May County.
The man was part of the
Escape the Cape Triathlon.
According to police, the man
had nearly completed the swim portion of the race when he was seen in distress
by lifeguards near the finish line.
Police say the man was pulled from the water and
given CPR, but couldn't be revived.
Police say proper safety
procedures were followed for the race.
An autopsy will determine
the exact cause of death.