Man Presumed Dead After Trying To Rescue Child In Lake Washington

Bellevue WA

17 June, 2021

12:37 AM

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BELLEVUE, WA — A man is missing and presumed dead after attempting to rescue a child who went overboard on a sailboat, Bellevue fire officials said Wednesday night. The Bellevue Fire Department confirmed a water rescue operation was underway along Shoreland Drive Southeast shortly before 7:30 p.m. Firefighters said a child fell off a sailboat, then later made it back aboard safely, but a man who attempted a rescue vanished underwater. The @MercerIslandPD Marine Patrol Unit determined the depth at which the victim slipped underwater was over 100'. Due to the time that had elapsed and the depth, a rescue was not possible. @MercerIslandPD will conduct the recovery op and investigation with help from @BvuePD. pic.twitter.com/OV9Ff3nrdh— Bellevue Fire Dept (@BvueFD) June 17, 2021 Officers with Mercer Island's marine patrol unit said the water was more than 100 feet deep and determined a rescue was not feasible due to the amount of time that had passed. The fire department said Mercer Island would lead a recovery operation with help from Bellevue. We are deeply saddened for all who will grieve the loss of their loved one who tried to save others in this tragic incident.— Bellevue Fire Dept (@BvueFD) June 17, 2021