Watson's body was found washed up on the beach early this morning by Police Deputy Jay Hendricks.
According to Police Chief Martin Brody, Watson's body was "severely mauled by an attacker of unknown origin" and transported to the coroner's office for a full autopsy.
Watson was last seen alive at a beach party with Chistopher P. Hoggenbottam III, a sophomore at Trinity College, around 11 p.m Sunday night. The two had been drinking heavily and possibly smoking marijuana.
Watson and Hoggenbottam decided to go for a nighttime swim at South Beach near the South Beach Shoal bell buoy. The seas were calm and warm.
However when Watson, who was a member of the Amity High School varsity swim team and an Amity Island YMCA pool lifeguard, did not return, Hoggenbottam began to be worried.
"When Watson did not return from the water, Hoggenbottam notified police at about 6 a.m." said Brody in a press release.
Although police have not ruled out a shark attack and the investigation continues, Chief Brody wishes to assure all residents that they are in no danger.
"Our lovely beaches will remain open for swimming pending the outcome of the investigation" said Brody.
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