Orange Police: 3 Young Persons Find Body in Lake

Orange Police are investigating the discovery of a body found Saturday in Lake Wepawaug.

Police issues the following statement about the incident:


On Saturday 4/12/2014 the Orange Police Department received reports from three young persons of a possible body floating in Lake Wepawaug off of Grassy Hill Rd. The body was seen floating face down about 15 feet from the shore.

The area is known to be frequented by fishermen.

Upon arrival officers observed a body, which appeared to have been in the water for a prolonged period. The Orange Fire Department retrieved the deceased.

The deceased is an unidentified Male of unknown race.

The Connecticut State Police are assisting Detectives from the Orange Police at the scene. An Investigator from the State's Attorney's Office also responded. The Investigator from the Office of the Chief Medical examiner arrived and the deceased was transported to their facility for an autopsy.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mike Morrin at 203-891-2138.

No further information available for release at this time.