Man Found Dead At Cockaponset State Park Identified

CHESTER, CT — The man found dead Tuesday afternoon in the Pattaconk Recreation area of Cockaponset State Park in Chester has been identified as 57 year-old Jack Reynolds a long-time teacher at the Lewin Joel Elementary School in Clinton.

Reynolds, a Westbrook resident, is being mourned by his students and his educational community.

The cause of death has not been released, however, according to the CT Insider, The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has stated that foul play is not suspected.

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