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35-year-old woman identified as person who died after swimming in BREC nature preserve; foul play not suspected

20 hours 10 minutes 16 seconds ago Thursday, February 26 2026 Feb 26, 2026 February 26, 2026 8:03 PM February 26, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

CENTRAL - A 35-year-old woman was identified as the person who died after swimming in a pond at the Blackwater Conservation Area in Central.

Emily Cain, 35, died after struggling to swim in the water of the BREC nature preserve and being brought to the hospital, officials said. 

The final autopsy report that would give the cause of death is pending, the East Baton Rouge Coroner said. Officials believe the death was not suspected to be a result of foul play.

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