Police Investigating Apparent Drowning

An 83-year-old man was found floating in his pool on Ocean Avenue in East Hampton Village on Saturday afternoon. 

Mark Handler was found at about 1:15 p.m., according to Police Chief Gerard Larsen. Police started cardiopulmonary resuscitation before emergency medical service providers arrived. He was taken to Southampton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

Mr. Handler's death does not appear to be suspicious; police are investigating it as an apparent drowning. 

Two near-drownings, one in Springs and one in Bridgehampton, were reported over the weekend. Both involved young children in pools.