Sheriff's Office: Woman's death was due to accidental drowning

The death of a Morgan City woman whose body was recovered Sunday from the water near Berwick was due to accidental drowning, the St. Mary Sheriff's Office says its investigation has confirmed.

No foul play is suspected, the Sheriff's Office said.

The victim was identified this week as Monique Barrilleaux, 38.

Deputies from the Sheriff's Office Marine Section recovered after answering a call to an area about five miles south of Berwick.

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