Man's drowning at Carrolltown pond ruled accidental; alcohol was a factor

Cambria Co., PA (WJAC) — The death of a man found in a Carrolltown pond last month has officially been ruled accidental.

The Cambria County coroner's office says 42-year-old Eric Bender died from drowning.

Authorities say alcohol intoxication was also identified as a contributing factor.

Bender was found in the early morning hours of June 19th in a pond about 10 feet deep off Dindios Street.

Authorities say he reportedly lived nearby.

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