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Man Dies After Being Found in Spa Castle Jacuzzi

By Sybile Penhirin | December 30, 2014 10:14am
 Spa Castle in Queens has a huge rooftop complex with multiple pools and spas as well as outdoor furniture.
Spa Castle in Queens has a huge rooftop complex with multiple pools and spas as well as outdoor furniture.
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COLLEGE POINT — A man died after being found in a Spa Castle hot tub on Sunday evening, police said.

Hock Ma, 84, from Forest Hills, was found face up in the jacuzzi around 6.20 pm on Dec.28, police and Ma’s grieving relatives said.

He was rushed to Flushing Hospital where he was pronounced dead about an hour later, officials said.

Ma’s family declined to comment and said they were grieving.

Spa Castle, at 131-10 11th Avenue in Queens, is a 100,000 square foot facility that features pools, hot tubs, an aqua bar, waterfalls and massage services.

The spa did not immediately return a call for comment.