Deputies recover body of man who drowned in Green River KOMO News Staff
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ENUMCLAW, Wash. – King County Sheriff Department deputies and members of the Marine Rescue Dive Unit recovered the body of a man who was presumed drowned at the Green River Gorge Bridge near Enumclaw.
The sheriff s office says they received reports that a man had fallen into the river around 3:30 p.m. Friday.
According to the sheriff s office, the 21-year-old died while trying to help another person to shore.
While the air temperature is warming up, lakes and rivers are still very cold. Always use caution when swimming.
Body of man recovered from Green River after girlfriend slips, falls into the water
By Q13 News Staff
Body of man recovered from Green River after attempting to save girlfriend
A man has died after attempting to save his girlfriend who accidentally slipped into the Green River. The woman was safely rescued.
ENUMCLAW, Wash. - A 21-year-old man has died after trying to save his girlfriend who accidentally slipped and fell into the Green River Friday evening.
King County Sheriff s Office deputies and members of the Marine Rescue Dive Unit (MRDU) responded to a missing swimmer around 5 p.m. near the Green River Bridge in Enumclaw. Officials told Q13 News a couple was at the bridge when the man went to help his girlfriend who fell into the river.