BROOKLYN – A person who was trapped in a flooded basement in Brooklyn has died, according to the NYPD and FDNY.
Person trapped in flooded basement
What we know:
The FDNY reports that a call was made at 4:23 p.m. on Oct. 30 regarding a person trapped in a flooded basement at 564 Kingston Avenue. Police also received a call, and were informed that a 39-year-old male was the individual in the basement.
A rescue diver from the FDNY entered the flooded basement before removing the individual – the individual was then transported to Kings County by Emergency Services.
Police officials arrived after the FDNY removed the individual.
The NYPD also confirmed that a person was confirmed to be deceased at the exact address earlier today.
The investigation remains ongoing.
What we don’t know:
The identity of the deceased and how they died remains unknown.
The Source: This article includes information provided by the NYPD and FDNY.