Crime & Safety
Drowning Death At Lake In CT State Forest Under Investigation
Authorities said the "untimely death" was reported Wednesday evening.
WINSTED, CT — A drowning death at a lake in a state forest is under investigation.
Authorities said the "untimely death" occurred at Secret Lake in Algonquin State Forest in Winsted on Wednesday.
Emergency crews responded at 7:30 p.m. to a report of a drowning at the lake.
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Firefighters recovered the body, and a paramedic declared the person dead at the scene of the incident, according to a statement.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
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State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection police are investigating.
No information about the victim was released.
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