Vermont State Police say a deceased male was discovered at the Lewis Creek Fishing Access in Monkton on November 25, 2025, around 8:25 AM. Troopers arrived at the scene after reports of an unresponsive individual and confirmed the man was deceased.
According to police, the body was subsequently transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Burlington for an autopsy to establish the cause and manner of death. Authorities have stated that the incident does not appear to be suspicious, and there is no current threat to public safety. The identity of the deceased is being withheld until next of kin can be notified.
No additional information is available at this time, and police are continuing their investigation. Charges have not been filed as this is not a criminal case, but as the situation develops, further details may emerge.
Source: Vermont State Police
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