East Hampton Town police and the United States Coast Guard are investigating the death of a man found unconscious Tuesday on a boat off the coast of Montauk Point.
Police identified the man today as Sean R. Smida, 38, of New Jersey. He had been fishing on a private sportfishing boat 130 miles off the coast.
According to reports, he may have had a medical emergency. He is said to have fallen unconscious around 10 a.m
Attempts by other passengers to resuscitate Mr. Smida were unsuccessful. The boat was immediately set on a course for the Montauk Coast Guard Station. He was declared dead at 1:45 p.m. upon arrival at the station on Star Island Road in Montauk.
According to his Instagram account, he was a father and a fisherman.
An investigation into his death is ongoing and pending review by the Suffolk County medical examiner. Foul play is not suspected.
Anyone with information has been urged to call East Hampton Town detectives at 631-537-7575.
