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Brittney Hoffman of the 700 block of Madison Avenue, York City, was found unresponsive in the Quaker Race Day Use swimming area of Gifford Pinchot State Park on Tuesday night, as explained by Chief Coroner Pam Gay.
"Life-saving measures were implemented, but the female never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead at 5:55 p.m. This incident appears to be a probable drowning," Gay wrote in the release.
Chief Deputy Coroner Tania Zech responded to the scene to investigate the "reported fatality after a water rescue effort" and certify the death at 5:57 p.m., as stated in the release.
Her autopsy has been scheduled at Lehigh Valley Hospital for 8 a.m.Thursday morning. The results will not be shared publicly until after the family has been notified, Gay said.
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating this fatal swimming incident.
Her community has been sharing about its sudden loss on social media.
Brittney was a Red Lion native, who previously worked as a scanner for BetterWorldBooks and at FedEx, according to her social media.
Additional details about her life were not immediately available. Her family is invited to contact Daily Voice with those details, a statement, a funeral, and/or fundraiser details by emailing jpikora@dailyvoice.com.
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