Diver dies at former quarry in eastern Pa.
Authorities say a Connecticut man died while scuba diving at a former quarry in eastern Pennsylvania over the weekend, the second death at the popular dive spot in as many months.
The Easton Express-Times says the man was reported missing just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Dutch Springs scuba center and water park.
Colonial Regional police said officers and Bethlehem Township emergency crews responded and found the victim at about 3:15 a.m. Sunday.
Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek identified the victim as 46-year-old Izydor Poplawski, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Lysek ruled the death an accidental drowning.
On Aug. 18, a New Jersey man died while diving at the former cement quarry in Lower Nazareth Township, which attracts about 30,000 divers a year.
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