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Man Found Dead at Charge Pond in Myles Standish State Forest

Officials recovered the man from the pond as investigators work to determine how he died.

Overview

  • Emergency crews responded after a 911 call reporting a possible drowning and multiple agencies were sent to the scene.
  • State Police dive and drone units joined municipal police and fire departments, Environmental Police and county dive teams in water and aerial searches using boats and a helicopter.
  • Rescuers located the man about 17 to 19 feet underwater and he was pronounced dead shortly after recovery.
  • The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office has not released the man’s identity and officials say the cause of death is still under investigation.
  • Charge Pond lies inside Myles Standish State Forest, a state recreation area where authorities commonly coordinate multi‑agency water recoveries and may issue safety guidance after the inquiry.