Marion County, Florida (June 2, 2017)- Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes detectives are currently investigating a possible drowning in the Ocala National Forest. MCSO Deputies and Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) paramedics were dispatched to a remote pond in the area of SE 125th Terrace Road in reference to an unresponsive elderly female in the water. Deputies recovered the deceased victim later identified as Sally Cook (DOB: 10/28/1937) and released her body to the Medical Examiner’s Office.
At this time, no foul play is suspected and MCSO detectives are continuing to investigate this incident.
Director Paul Bloom, Public Information Director, Volunteer Services Director
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Desk: (352) 368-3527
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