(L.A.) David Priday, 49, Died in the Ocean

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Case Number: 2011-05015

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 49-year-old Caucasian male that occurred in the ocean.

The coroner’s office identified the man as David Priday.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Salt-Water Drowning

RIP DAVID PRIDAY (March 30, 1962 – July 30, 2011)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday at 7:00 a.m.

Saltwater drowning is differentiated from freshwater drowning due to the assumption that the tonicity of the water causes distinguishable processes within the body.