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Police: Man found dead near electrical box on West Philly golf course

During the rain on Saturday, police officials said, a man was found dead near an electrical box in a golf course along City Avenue

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NBCPhiladelphia.com

Police in Philadelphia are investigating what they called an "unusual incident" during Saturday afternoon's rain storm.

According to officials, that incident was due to a man, who police believe was in his late twenties, that was found unresponsive near an electrical box on the grounds of an old golf course in West Philadelphia.

Police responded to the scene on the 7900 block of City Avenue shortly after 4 p.m., according to officials.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced just before 5 p.m., officials said.

The cause behind this man's death is currently under investigation, according to police.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

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