Elderly man dies after being pulled out of Baltimore's harbor

An elderly man died after he was pulled out of Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Wednesday, according to fire officials.

Around 11:05 a.m., the 82-year-old man was found in the water near the 2700 block of Boston Street in the Canton neighborhood. He was pronounced dead despite rescue efforts, the fire department said.

Investigators believe there are no suspicious circumstances in the man's death. The Baltimore Police Department is investigating.

Neighbors react

People told WJZ they were surprised when they learned about the man's body being found in that neighborhood.

"It is not an everyday occurrence, even an every-year occurrence," said Brian, who lives in the community.

"I was just going for my walk on my regular work day, and hearing that is definitely surprising," said Yvonne Reid, who also lives nearby.

Similar investigations

This is not the first time a body has been found in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. 

In July, a van was pulled from the harbor with a body inside. Police said the van, which was affixed with a logo for Silver Taxi Cab Service of Waldorf, went missing in 2014 and had likely been submerged in the water for years. 

Recently, the Maryland Medical Examiner's Office determined the cause of death for a woman who was found dead inside a safe in her Baltimore home in April. 

Dawn White, 53, died from PCP intoxication, dehydration and being in an abnormal position, officials said. After her body was discovered, White's family raised concerns about domestic violence playing a role in her death.