Snohomish County deputies say a man drowned at Eagle Falls on the Fourth of July, marking the third drowning this year at the popular swimming spot.
Around 6:40 p.m., a 24-year-old man was swimming in the water with another man when they were both pulled under the current, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office.After the 24-year-old did not resurface, a Fire Rescue swimmer dove into the water and brought him back to shore.First responders performed CPR on the man for over an hour, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Providence Regional Medical Center.
The sheriff's office is reminding the public that despite the sunny and warm weather conditions, the water temperatures in Snohomish County creeks and rivers are still very cold. And when those cold water temperatures are coupled with swift currents, it can put many swimmers' lives at risk.The sheriff's office once again asked the public to consider the following safety tips before exploring Snohomish County's waterways:Eagle Falls is a popular waterfall and swimming spot off U.
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