Emergency crews in Weston responded Sunday evening after a 27-year-old fisherman disappeared underwater at Devil’s Glen and did not resurface.
According to officials, Weston EMS, fire and police were dispatched to the scene at approximately 6:21 p.m. following a 911 call reporting that a fisherman had gone under the water.
The Weston Volunteer Fire Department entered the river and conducted an initial search, but was unable to locate the victim due to river conditions. Mutual aid was then requested.
The Norwalk Police Department scuba team began dive operations upon arrival. At approximately 8:26 p.m., divers located the victim about 20 feet below the surface.
Weston EMS immediately provided medical treatment before the victim was transported to Norwalk Hospital in life-threatening condition. He was later pronounced deceased at midnight on Monday.
All emergency units cleared the scene at approximately 9:15 p.m.
The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Freddie Pulla of Bridgeport.
The incident remains under investigation by the Weston Police Department.
This is a developing story.