Elden Campbell
Wore Partially Unzipped Life Vest
… At Time of Drowning
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Officers say video exhibits ex-NBA participant Elden Campbell went out on the waters in the course of the night time earlier than his tragic drowning … however he seemingly took some security precautions, as he was carrying a “partially unzipped” life vest when his physique was discovered on the shore.
TMZ Sports activities has obtained the investigation report on the NBA champ’s dying … which states 57-year-old Campbell left a close-by boat ramp alone round 12:37 AM on Dec. 1.
The docs say Campbell’s physique was discovered within the sand alongside the water’s edge in Pompano Seashore, Florida … and he was tethered to a Sea-Doo Fish Professional watercraft, which was registered to him.
Contained in the watercraft, officers discovered private gadgets like his pockets and an vitality drink.
Campbell’s spouse instructed investigators the previous hooper prioritized his well being, was capable of swim and had no historical past of drug or alcohol abuse.
The spouse did be aware he had a historical past of Sort II diabetes and excessive ldl cholesterol … however didn’t complain of any health-related points previous to his dying.
The toxicology report got here again clear.
It is unclear what occurred on the water … however he was not found till later that night time. Campbell was pronounced lifeless at 8:03 PM.
We broke the story — officers say Campbell died because of an unintended drowning.
