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Tourist sisters found floating in water at New Smyrna Beach on Labor Day, officials say

By Dani Medina
Updated  September 5, 2023 5:18pm EDT
New Smyrna Beach
FOX 35 Orlando

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - Two sisters from Louisiana were found floating separately in the water at New Smyrna Beach on Labor Day, according to officials. 

The women in their 50s were found about 50-100 feet from each other near the Beachway Approach, Volusia County Beach Safety said. 

They were transported to local hospitals with no pulse. One of the sisters, however, regained a pulse on the way to the hospital. 

One of the women was pronounced deceased on Monday night, according to Volusia County Beach Safety. The other is still being treated. 

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This is a developing story.