Tourists Die In Three Keys Snorkeling Incidents

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MARATHON (CBSMiami/AP) — A trio of tourists died in three separate snorkeling incidents in the Keys on Monday.

Richard Gueringer was pulled unconscious from the water while on a snorkeling trip on the Key West Fury. The 71-year old from San Antonio, Texas was pronounced dead at the Lower Keys Medical Center.

Larry Coltrin, 72, of Schaumburg, Illinois, died while snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas. An autopsy is planned.

Monroe County Sheriff's spokeswoman Becky Herrin said 64-year-old Julia Thien of Wood River, Illinois, was snorkeling with family members when she began having trouble. She was brought on board Keys Diver II but couldn't be revived.

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