Jefferson County pond death, 61-year-old found: sheriff

Rome Pond, Jefferson County

A 61-year-old from Jefferson County was found dead in a pond Monday, June 12.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to a town of Sullivan home for a welfare check. They found the person dead in Rome Pond.

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Based on a preliminary investigation, it is believed the person suffered a medical event prior to entering the water.