A Woman from Massachusetts The woman who disappeared on Christmas Eve was found dead in a frozen lake. Authorities believed she had fallen into the ice-cold water while walking her dog.
Owen Kasozi, 30, was last seen entering the JC Phillips Nature Preserve in Beverly, Massachusetts, around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, and authorities launched a multi-agency search for her when she failed to return, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement message with release.
“In the name of the Beverly Police Department“I would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family of Owen Kasozi,” said Beverly Police Chief John G. LeLacheur. “I would also like to thank all of the first responders for being able to provide the family with some level of isolation as a result of this difficult search process.”
Kasozi was reportedly walking her dog in the nature reserve before her disappearance. Authorities said the nature reserve was a popular spot for dog walking and was frequently visited by local residents.
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Owen Kasozi, 30, of Danvers, Massachusetts, was found dead in Wenham Lake in Beverly, Beverly Police Chief John G. LeLacheur and Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker announced Dec. 25. (GoFundMe)
Authorities noted that Kasozi’s dog was found safely in Topsfield, Massachusetts, following the accident Disappearance of the pet owner.
Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker said 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. On Tuesday the temperatures were below freezing.
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Authorities do not currently believe foul play was committed, but the official cause of Kasozi’s death is pending an investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), the DA’s office said. Fox News Digital has reached out to the OCME for comment.
“This is not the search result anyone was hoping for,” Tucker said. “We appreciate the efforts of all of our law enforcement partners who worked diligently on Christmas Eve Christmas Day to find Owen Kasozi. Our thoughts are with her family as they begin to deal with this painful loss.”
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 succumbed to the cold, leaving us all in shock and grief,” her family wrote. “Owen was a vibrant soul who brought joy and laughter to everyone she met. Her passion for life was infectious and she had a unique ability to make those around her feel valued and loved. She deeply valued her family and friends and her absence will be felt deeply in our lives.”
