Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies responded to a drowning near Johns Pass in Madeira Beach Wednesday afternoon.

Kathleen Marie Shortill’s husband found her unresponsive in the water near 12935 Gulf Lane at approximately 2:48 p.m.

Bystanders in the area assisted in pulling Shortill, 69, from the water, began CPR and called 911.

EMS and deputies arrived on scene and Shortill was transported to a local hospital via ambulance where she later died.

Deputies say the drowning appears to be accidental and it is unknown at this time if it is health-related.