Brockton Woman Identified in Lakeville Long Pond Jet Ski Death

Authorities have identified the Brockton woman who died after falling from a jet ski in a Lakeville pond on Tuesday.

Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz announced the victim as Daisha Murphy, 25, of Brockton.

Freetown Police received a 911 call at about 5:46 p.m. on June 30 from a person stating they were boating on Long Pond in Lakeville and saw people riding on two jet skis. One of the jet skis with two female riders tipped over, and one of the riders did not resurface.

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Emergency Response to Long Pond

Massachusetts State Police, Lakeville Police, Freetown Police and Massachusetts Environmental Police responded to the scene and could not locate the victim. The State Police Air Wing Unit was also utilized.

Recovery of Brockton Resident Daisha Murphy

At about 12:40 a.m. today, Murphy’s body was located by the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) Marine Unit, about 125 yards from shore in five feet of water.

Murphy Was Not Wearing a Life Jacket

Cruz said she was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident, which remains under investigation.

Eight Water Safety Tips to Keep You Afloat This Summer

Beach and pool days have arrived on the SouthCoast, and it's always important to know how to keep yourself, and your family, safe while spending time around water. This summer, keep these water safety tips in mind, courtesy of the Massachusetts State Police Dive Team.

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