Obituaries

Libertyville Man Dies While Snorkeling in Caymans

He started having trouble while in the water and lost consciousness, ABC News reports.

A 64-year-old Libertyville man died while snorkeling with friends and family in the Cayman Islands, according to an ABC News report.

Richard Chaput started having trouble while in the water and lost consciousness while his wife and friends, who were with him, tried to get him back to shore, the report says. There does not seem to be an indication of foul play.


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