Crime & Safety
20-year-old Drowns in Snoqualmie River
Young man was swimming with co-workers when he disappeared below the surface of the water.
A 20-year-old man drowned in the Snoqualmie River near 1550 West Snoqualmie River Road NE in Carnation yesterday, reported the King County Sheriff's Office.
Shortly after 3:00 p.m. yesterday, Sheriff's deputies and Eastside Fire & Rescue units responded to the reported drowning. Eastside surface rescue recovered the body from the river and initiated CPR. The victim was then transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The young man had been swimming with a group of co-workers when he became unable to stay afloat and slipped into the water. Two kayakers that had been boating down the river attempted to pull the victim out of the river but were unable to due to the depth of the water.
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The King County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit is currently conducting and investigation.
Water safety tips ffrom the Washington State Department of Health:
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On the water:
- Check water flow condition and hazard warnings before getting in a boat, kayak, or raft. The U.S. Geological Survey (waterdata.usgs.gov/wa/nwis/rt) updates conditions statewide regularly, or call 253-428-3600 ext. 2635. Water conditions and hazards for King County (kingcounty.gov/recreation/boating/rivers.aspx) rivers and streams are also updated regularly.
- Scout the river, lake, or bay before you put in.
In the water:
- Learn to swim.
- Always wear a life jacket in the water.
- Watch for and steer clear of branches, logjams, small dams, and falls that can pin you underwater.
By the water:
- Ocean currents can be unseen but powerful. Rip currents, sneaker waves, undertow, and tidal changes can sweep you off your feet and out to sea.
- Check weather conditions and tide tables before venturing onto the beach.
- If you’re caught in a rip current, swim parallel to shore until you’re out of the current, and then swim to shore.
- Children can slip into the water quickly and quietly – be sure to closely supervise all children around water.
More water safety resources are available on the DOH water safety website.