WESTFORD, MA — A 21-year-old man died after falling into the water at a quarry in Westford early Saturday, according to police.
Officers said a 911 call came in just after 12:53 a.m., and the caller reported they could no longer see the man in the water.
Police found the man face-down in Merrill’s Quarry
Westford police said first responders found the man face-down in the water at Merrill’s Quarry off Tyngsboro Road.
He was taken to Lowell General Hospital, where police said he died from injuries linked to the fall and from being in the water for an extended period.
State and local investigators are reviewing what happened
Police said state and local authorities were investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The man had not been publicly identified as of Saturday morning.
In a statement, police extended condolences to the man’s loved ones.
Authorities again caution that the quarry is private property
Westford police also warned that the quarry is dangerous and that entering it is illegal because the site is on private property.
Officials noted that another person died at the quarry in 2023, underscoring concerns about the location.
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