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Richmond Police identify 89-year-old James River drowning victim

John R. Boynes, of the 2700 block of Lauradale Lane, was found unresponsive near the 500 block of Tredegar Street around 6:30 PM yesterday.
Trevor Dickerson

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The Richmond Police Department has identified a man who drowned in the James River Monday.

89-year-old John R. Boynes, of the 2700 block of Lauradale Lane, was found unresponsive near the 500 block of Tredegar Street yesterday around 6:30 PM.

Police and fire crews brought him to shore in attempt to resuscitate him, but were not successful. Boynes was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death, and no foul play is suspected.

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