Maricopa police today confirmed the man who died after drowning in a backyard pool Saturday was a landscaper tending to the property, but do not suspect foul play. 

Just after 4:30 p.m., fire and medical crews responded to the 42300 block of Chisholm Drive in Rancho El Dorado community on a report of a drowning, public safety spokesperson Monica Williams said. 

A unidentified man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

“We have determined the man who drowned was working as a landscaper on the property,” Williams said. Police are still working with Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office to identify the man and notify his family.  

“A few extra steps are added to this process as he does not appear to be a U.S. resident,” Williams said. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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