Last Updated on: 26th October 2022, 08:48 am
Who is Fenton Dee III? Biography, Wiki
Fenton Dee III, a California native, died over the weekend while jumping after a woman from the 40-foot pier in Huntington Beach, authorities said.
Meanwhile, a woman who claims to be Dee’s cousin has started a fundraiser to help her parents, who live in Pennsylvania, put her to sleep.
“We love you Chip and will miss you forever,” Roxanne Sanchez wrote in a Facebook post, referring to Dee by her latest nickname.
Fenton Dee III Age
His current age was 44 years.
What Were The Details Of An Incident?
Authorities said they called police to the pier around 6:30 p.m. Sunday in response to reports of a man and woman jumping into the water.
The 36-year-old woman with Dee survived the jump and was able to swim ashore unharmed, Fox 11 reported.
Dee was rescued from the sea by surfers and later taken to Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
According to the Los Angeles Times, a coroner will conduct an autopsy and toxicology tests to determine the cause of Dee’s death.
Police Investigation Report
Jennifer Carey, a spokeswoman for the city of Huntington Beach, said it appeared Fenton and his girlfriend jumped off the pier for fun.
Carey said no crime is suspected, but witnesses are being interviewed as part of the death investigation.
Marine safety officials said pier jumping is prohibited in Huntington Beach due to changing ocean and wave conditions.