Searchers with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection were called to Black Pond in Middlefield around 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14.
DEEP’s Environmental Conservation Police searched the area with K9 teams, Connecticut State Police, and the Middlefield Fire Department. Crews found the body Tuesday.
Officials have not released the person’s name as they notify their family.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and EnCon police are investigating how the person died.
Authorities called it an isolated incident and do not believe there was any criminal aspect.
Officials said the public faces no threat.
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