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Man dies after apparent accidental drowning in Lincolnville

The victim was identified as Alan Bernardo, 32, of Hope, who police say was fishing from a structure alongside the road when he fell into the water below.

LINCOLNVILLE, Maine — A man was found dead in Norton Pond in Lincolnville late Friday morning.

The Waldo County Sheriff's Office says that dispatch received a call from a driver that passed a person floating on Norton Pond. 

The victim was identified as Alan Bernardo, 32, of Hope, who police say was fishing from a structure alongside the road when he fell into the water below.

Deputies Kevin Littlefield and Dan Perez responded to the scene along with numerous members of the Lincolnville Fire Department. 

Police believe that Bernardo's death was an accidental drowning. 

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