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35-year-old woman identified as person who died after swimming in BREC nature preserve

1 hour 27 minutes 50 seconds ago Tuesday, February 24 2026 Feb 24, 2026 February 24, 2026 5:04 PM February 24, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

CENTRAL - A 35-year-old woman was identified as the person who died after swimming in a pond at the Blackwater Conservation Area in Central.

Emily Cain, 35, died after struggling to swim in the water of the BREC nature preserve and being brought to the hospital, officials said. 

The final autopsy report that would give the cause of death is pending, the East Baton Rouge Coroner said.

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