The lifeless body of Karen Drotar, 66, of Van Buren Township was pulled by police from a large drainage pipe where she had fallen face-first, apparently in an attempt to rescue some baby ducklings.
On Monday at about 10:50 a.m., police were called to the pond with a large culvert tube in the 8000 block of Ironwood. She was found with her legs sticking out of the drain pipe.
“This is very tragic,” said Van Buren Township Police Chief Jason Wright. “Very tragic, sad, and unfortunate.”
Drotar lived in the neighborhood. Chief Wright said her body was turned over to the Wayne County Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death. Chief Wright said no foul play is suspected.
He said VBT Animal Control Officer Bob Queener got the ducklings out of the pipe.
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SHAME on you for writing the details of this tragic accidental death, have you no respect for the family and close friends. How would you like it if it was your family and you read this article that you wrote…
Unfortunately, this is all public record. We should remember her as a person who risked and lost her life to rescue ducklings. That is a testament of her love for all living creatures.
Our condo community was shocked, horrified and saddened by this tragedy. I live in the community there was a recent flood in the retention pond. I think children and the public should be warned about the dangers of playing or going near detention pond drains. Apparently The velocity of the water vortex can pull you under. Prayers forever with the victim and her family. http://www.northfloridainjurylawyer.com/swimming-pool-aquatic-injuries/what_are_the_dangers_of_stormw/