MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews rushed a man to the hospital after, officials said, he was pulled unresponsive from the water on Miami Beach, Saturday morning.

According to Miami Beach Fire Rescue, the victim, described as a man in his 60s, was found face down floating in the water off Collins Avenue and 21st Street, at around 9 a.m.

Ocean rescue crews performed CPR and were able to restore a pulse. Paramedics then transported him to Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he went into cardiac arrest. He is currently intubated.

Police said the victim appears to be homeless.

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