Body Found in Patapsco Valley State Park Identified as Silver Spring Woman

Maryland Natural Resources Police are investigating after a woman's body was found in the water at Patapsco Valley State Park in Halethorpe on Monday. The victim has been identified as Phuong Lihn Dang, 39, of Silver Spring, according to Baltimore News.

Officials responded to the Glen Artney area of the park at approximately 3:30 m. on August 31 after receiving a report of a deceased woman in the water, the Maryland Natural Resources Police said. Officers located the body of an adult female in Lost Lake and confirmed she was deceased at the scene, as reported by CBS News.

Baltimore County Fire Department personnel also responded to the scene, according to CBS News, while Baltimore News reported that Baltimore County Police and Fire Department personnel were involved in the response and identified the woman as Dang.

An autopsy will be conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, both outlets reported. The Maryland Natural Resources Police are investigating how the woman died and how she came to be in the lake, CBS News reported.

Park Reopened, Public Not in Danger

The Glen Artney Area of Patapsco Valley State Park has been reopened to visitors, and authorities have determined there is no immediate danger to the public, according to Baltimore News.

Authorities Seek Information

Authorities are asking anyone who visited the park on August 31, particularly in the area of Lost Lake, to come forward with information. Baltimore News reported that Dang was described as an Asian woman wearing a blue sweater and denim shorts, and anyone who saw her or witnessed any activity that may be relevant to the death investigation is urged to contact the Natural Resources Police at 410-260-8888.