Police Identify Woman Whose Body Washed Ashore in Westbrook

The state police major crime squad is investigating after the body of a 72-year-old woman washed ashore at Grove Beach in Westbrook this morning.

A person who lives near the beach found the body toward the End of Broadway South in Westbroook and contacted state police around 7:15 a.m., police said.

The woman has been identified as Carolee Bentley of Westbrook and White Plains, New York.

It's not clear how she ended up in the water or how long she was there.

They are investigating the circumstances of the death, including drowning and foul play. The cause has not been determined at this time.

Officials from the Office of the state medical examiner also responded.

The scene is blocked off as state police investigate.

Check back for updates.

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