HAMPTON, Va. — Police say the body of a woman was recovered after a boat sank at a Hampton marina on Monday.
Hampton police tweeted around 4:15 p.m. about an investigation taking place in the 700 block of Settlers Landing Road. According to the tweet, dispatchers got a call about someone who may have died there at 11:41 a.m. Monday.
Police confirm the body of a 53-year-old woman was recovered from inside the submerged vessel. Authorities say they are investigating the case as a death investigation and do not suspect foul play at this time.
13News Now spoke with a man who claimed to know the deceased woman at the marina, saying she had been part of that marina community for “a long time.”
"She's going to be missed," said Michael Polk.
He told 13News Now several of the boaters are confused about her death, saying she was a long-time boater and a good swimmer. The woman reportedly lived on the boat.
Police have not released the woman's name at this time.