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Woman found dead along Snake River had drowned

The Columbian
Published: May 7, 2011, 5:00pm

WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) — The Walla Walla Coroner’s Office says a woman found dead along the Snake River last week accidentally drowned.

Deputy coroner Allison Barnett tells the Tri-City Herald that an autopsy Saturday found 73-year-old Helen Lawrence had drowned in freshwater. Her death was ruled accidental.

Lawrence was found in shallow water Friday afternoon near Strawberry Island in Walla Walla County.

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Information from: Tri-City Herald, http://www.tri-cityherald.com

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