A Massachusetts woman who went missing on Christmas Eve has been found dead in a frozen lake, and authorities believe she fell into the icy water while walking her dog.
Owen Casosi, 30, was last seen entering J.C. Phillips Nature Preserve in Beverly, Mass., around 3 p.m. Tuesday, and when she failed to return, authorities launched a multi-agency search. This was announced by the Essex County District Attorney's Office. release.
“On behalf of the Beverly Police Department, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Owen Casosi,” said Beverly Police Chief John G. LeLasure. “I would also like to thank all the first responders who were able to provide some closure to the family as a result of this difficult search process.”
Kasozi was said to have been walking his dog in a nature reserve before he disappeared. Officials say the nature reserve is a popular place for walking dogs and is frequented by residents.
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Owen Casosi, 30, of Danvers, Massachusetts, was found dead in Wenham Lake in Beverly, Beverly Police Chief John G. LeLasure and Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said in a statement. It was announced on the 25th of May. (GoFundMe)
Authorities noted that the dog was found safe in Topsfield, Massachusetts, after Kassozi's owner disappeared.
Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker said authorities believe the 30-year-old girl was walking or running along a trail with her puppy when she fell into the icy lake and became stuck. Temperatures on Tuesday were below freezing.
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Authorities do not suspect foul play at this time, but the official cause of Kasozi's death is pending an investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), the prosecutor's office said. Fox News Digital has reached out to OCME for comment.
“This is not the search result that anyone was expecting,” Tucker said. “We would like to thank all of our law enforcement partners who worked diligently between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to locate Owen Casosi. Our thoughts are with him as we begin to process this heartbreaking loss. My thoughts are with her family.”
Her family announced her death, saying she had a “vibrant soul.” (GoFundMe)
In a GoFundMe, her family remembered Kasozi's “vibrant” personality.
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“In a heartbreaking accident, she fell into a park pond and collapsed from the cold, leaving us all in shock and sadness,” the family wrote. “Owen was a vibrant soul who brought joy and laughter to everyone she met. Her zest for life was contagious and she had a unique way of making those around her feel valued and loved. She cared deeply for her family and friends and cherished her absence, which will be deeply felt in our lives. ”
