New Milford Police and NUSAR Recover Body After Candlewood Lake Drowning Report

New Milford Police and NUSAR Recover Body of Joshua DaSilva, age 17

On May 29, 2019, divers from the New Milford Police Department and Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue (NUSAR) were able to recover the body of Joshua DaSilva, age 17, who was reported drowned in Candlewood Lake on Monday, May 27, 2019. The victim will be transported to the Medical Examiner's Office today.

The New Milford Police Department would like to express our deepest condolences to Joshua's family and friends. We would also like to thank the following for their support and assistance in locating Joshua DaSilva:

Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue
Water Witch Hose Company Number Two
Connecticut State Police
Brookfield Police Department
Connecticut Environmental Police (DEEP)
The New Milford Community Ambulance
Water Witch Hose Danbury
Resources In Search And Rescue (RSAR)
The Owners and Staff of Gerard's Water's Edge Marina
Faith Church
Our community members

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Submitted by New Milford, CT

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