Authorities say the victim was a 46-year-old woman.
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Posted: 08/21/2012
PHOENIX - Authorities say a woman was found dead in a pool in Ahwatukee Tuesday morning.
Fire crews were called to a home near Chandler Boulevard and 32nd Street around 6 a.m.
Phoenix Fire Department spokesman Jonathan Jacobs said the 46-year-old woman was found in the pool and pronounced deceased.
Police say it appears to be an accidental drowning and alcohol may have been a factor.
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