A Massachusetts woman A girl who went missing on Christmas Eve has been found dead in a frozen lake, with authorities believing she fell into the icy water while walking her dog.
Owen Kasozi, 30, was last seen entering the J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve in Beverly, Massachusetts, around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, and authorities launched a multi-agency search for her when she did not return, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. He releases.
“On behalf of Beverly Police Department“I would like to convey our sincere condolences to the family of Owen Kasozi,” Beverly Police Chief John J. LeLasure said. “I would also like to thank all first responders for being able to provide the family with a degree of closure in the wake of this difficult search.”
Kasozi was reportedly walking her dog in the nature reserve before she disappeared. Authorities said the nature reserve is a popular dog walking site and is frequented by residents.
Owen Kasozi, 30, of Danvers, Massachusetts, was found dead in Lake Wenham in Beverly, Beverly Police Chief John G. Lilacher and Essex County Prosecutor Paul F. Tucker on December 25. (GoFundMe)
Authorities indicated that Kasozi's dog was found safe in Topsfield, Massachusetts, after the accident Disappearance of pet owner.
Authorities believe the 30-year-old was walking or running along the trail with her puppy when she fell into the icy lake and was unable to get out, Essex County Prosecutor Paul Tucker said. Temperatures were below freezing on Tuesday.
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The District Attorney's Office said authorities do not suspect foul play at this time, but Kasozi's official cause of death awaits investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). Fox News Digital has reached out to OCME for comment.
“This is not the research result that anyone was hoping for,” Tucker said. “We appreciate the efforts of all of our law enforcement partners who worked so hard on Christmas Eve Christmas day To locate Owen Kasozi. Our thoughts are with her family as they begin to cope with this painful loss.”
Her family announced her death, saying she had a “vibrant spirit.” (GoFundMe)
On a GoFundMe, her family remembered Kasozi's “vibrant” personality.
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Her family wrote: “In a tragic accident, she fell into a pond in the park and succumbed to the cold, which left us all in a state of shock and sadness.” “Owen was a vibrant soul who brought joy and laughter to everyone she met. Her passion for life was contagious, and she had a unique ability to make those around her feel appreciated and loved. She cherished her family and friends deeply, and her absence will be deeply felt in our lives.”
