The woman who was pulled from the Atchafalaya River died of accidental drowning.
On Wednesday, SMPSO says they obtained evidence that confirmed the victim, 38-year-old Monique Barrilleaux of Morgan City, died of accidental drowning.
Barrilleaux's body was pulled from the river around 5 miles south of Berwick on Sunday morning, May 1, 2022, by Marine Section deputies.
No foul play is suspected.
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