MARTINEZ, Ga. — A Georgia lawn worker fell into a residential pool and drowned while weighed down by equipment, authorities said.
Keontae Alston, 22, of Augusta, was wearing a leaf blower on his back on Wednesday while working at a home in the Augusta suburb of Martinez, WDRW-TV reported.
Alston was pulled from the pool by one of his co-workers and the homeowner, according to WGAC Radio. They began life-saving measures and were assisted by rescue crews, but they were unable to revive him, WDRW reported.
According to Columbia County Coroner Vernon Collins, Alston toppled into the pool while working and the weight of the leaf blower prevented him from leaving the water, WJBF-TV reported.
He was pronounced dead at 6:30 p.m. EDT, according to Collins.