Volunteer Dies after Falling from Boat

The city of San Diego, it is reported that a volunteer died after falling from the mast aboard the historic sailing ship, the Star of India. According to news sources, the Maritime Museum of San Diego volunteer fell 50 feet and plummeted to his death.

San Diego Fire Rescue officials say that 68-year-old Gregory Vance Gunshaw, who was from Coronado, was using a safety harness when something snapped and caused him to fall 50 feet directly into the water.  While falling, he hit his head on the historic ship. 

A witness of the accident told reporters, "I heard a snap. It sounded like rope snapping or a 2×4 splitting, and then I didn't hear a yell or anything like that. The snap got my attention, and then I saw a blur coming down and hitting the ship."

Other volunteers began to administer CPR to Gunshaw after pulling him from the water.  He was taken to a local hospital and an hour later was pronounced dead.  Gunshaw is a former Naval officer and a longtime volunteer.

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