Dead Body In Morris Co. Lake Identified, Investigation Still Underway

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The woman who was found dead in a Denville lake on Sunday has been identified by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

Alexis Velez, 33, of Mount Arlington, was spotted by nearby swimmers on Sunday just before 6 p.m., appearing unresponsive in Cedar Lake's waters.

Officials confirmed that Velez was swimming before she was found unresponsive, indicating she'd possibly drowned.

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Authorities said that police and rescue officials pulled Velez out of the water and took her to a local hospital for treatment. She was pronounced dead at the hospital, officials said.

Officials continued to note that no signs of foul play are suspected.

Meghan Knab, a spokesperson for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, said that a post-mortem examination has yet to be conducted by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.