Lake Pleasant AZ – March 3, 2026 | By STAFF HERE PHOENIX WRITER
WHAT’S HAPPENING
When was the woman’s body recovered from Lake Pleasant?
The body of Vickie Lynn Cutler was recovered from Lake Pleasant on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Who was the deceased individual found in Lake Pleasant?
The deceased individual has been identified as 37-year-old Vickie Lynn Cutler.
Where exactly was the body discovered in Lake Pleasant?
The body was discovered by two fishermen at Pipeline Cove, submerged approximately 10-15 feet below the surface.
What is the current status of the investigation into the Lake Pleasant incident?
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, with the exact details remaining unknown.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the body of Vickie Lynn Cutler, 37, was recovered from Lake Pleasant on March 1, 2026. Two fishermen discovered her body submerged near Pipeline Cove. This marks the first drowning in a lake or river under MCSO jurisdiction in 2026, with the investigation ongoing.
Woman’s Body Recovered from Lake Pleasant
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) initiated an investigation after the body of a woman was recovered from Lake Pleasant on Monday, March 2, 2026. The discovery was made on Sunday, March 1, 2026, by two fishermen at Pipeline Cove.
What Happened at Lake Pleasant?
On Sunday morning, around 11:30 a.m., two fishermen at Pipeline Cove observed a woman go underwater. They subsequently guided deputies to the location where the woman’s body was submerged. MCSO divers then conducted a recovery operation to retrieve the body, which was found approximately 10-15 feet below the surface.
Who Was the Deceased Individual?
The deceased woman has been identified as 37-year-old Vickie Lynn Cutler. Deputies located personal items belonging to Cutler near the shoreline along Pipeline Trail.
Is this the First Drowning of the Year?
The incident at Lake Pleasant marks the first drowning of 2026 within a lake or river under the jurisdiction of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
What is the Current Status of the Investigation?
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The exact details regarding the incident remain unknown as the investigation progresses.
| Incident Date | March 1, 2026 (Discovery) |
| Reporting Date | March 2, 2026 (MCSO Investigation Initiated) |
| Location | Pipeline Cove, Lake Pleasant |
| Deceased Identified As | Vickie Lynn Cutler |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Discovery Method | Found by two fishermen |
| Recovery By | MCSO divers |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing by MCSO |
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