33-year-old Chadd Brewin of Lisbon died when he suffered an apparent medical event and fell into the water while fishing on Cobbosseecontee Stream in West Gardiner.
From the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife:
At approximately 10:45am (May 19), Chadd Brewin, age 33 of Lisbon was out fishing with his father-in-law Claude Latouche age 67 of Lewiston, when Brewin suffered an apparent medical event and fell overboard. Latouche was unable to get Brewin back into the boat, but was able to hold onto him and bring him towards shore, but upon getting close to shore, the boat overturned putting both men in the water near shore. Latouche was wearing a lifejacket, Brewin had a life jacket but was not wearing it. Latouche was able to call 911, and Gardiner EMS and the Maine Warden Service arrived on scene. Emergency medical personnel performed life saving measures and transported him at approximately 12:30 to Maine General. At Maine General, Brewin passed away as a result of the incident.
The Maine Warden Service continues to investigate the incident.
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