79-year-old woman’s body discovered in pond in Ocala National Forest

Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives are currently investigating a possible drowning in the Ocala National Forest.

MCSO Deputies and Marion County Fire Rescue 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 79-year-old Sally Cook 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.