Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office, Maine
End of Watch Saturday, November 4, 2006
David Jerome Rancourt
Deputy David Rancourt suffered a fatal heart attack while diving in the Androscoggin River. He was searching for evidence in a criminal case.
He resurfaced during the dive and indicated that he needed assistance. He was transported to Central Maine Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Deputy Rancourt was a US Army Reserve veteran of the Gulf War and the War on Terrorism. He had served with the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office for 10 years and was a member of the agency's Dive Team and Hazardous Materials Response Team. He is survived by his expectant wife and young son.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 15
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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