A Tremont woman was pronounced deceased at Beech Hill Pond in Otis on Sunday, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.

Dispatchers received a 911 call at 4:21 p.m. that an unresponsive woman had been found. Bystanders had removed the woman from the water and performed CPR until first responders arrived.

First responders continued lifesaving efforts, but were unable to revive the woman. She has been identified as Deborah Wedge, 67, of Tremont, according to the sheriff’s office. 

“Based on the investigation conducted thus far, it is believed Wedge suffered a medical event while in the water,” the sheriff’s office stated.

The incident is under investigation, but the sheriff’s office said there is no indication of suspicious circumstances or foul play.