Body pulled from Mecklenburg County well, Sheriff’s Office investigating

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A body was recovered from a well in Mecklenburg County on Monday after those working on the well pump saw a sneaker floating in the water.

At about 12:17 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, Mecklenburg firefighters and deputies from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office were called to a well at 9367 State Route 903 in the Bracey area of the county.

Captain Chris Whittemore told 8News that those working on the well pump saw a sneaker floating in the well, as well as what appeared to be a “large mass” inside. Upon making this discovery, they contacted authorities.

First responders later recovered a body from the well.

No additional information — such as any identifying details or the circumstances of the person’s death — could be shared at this time. As of about 4 p.m. Monday, investigators remain at the scene.

According to Whittemore, foul play has not been ruled out as of the time of reporting. The medical examiner is working to determine the cause and the manner of this person’s death.

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