Crime & Safety
Teen Drowns In Lake Tapps
Boy reportedly went after a football that landed in the water during family gathering.
A teenage boy drowned Saturday evening in Lake Tapps, according to KOMO-TV.
The 17-year-old reportedly jumped into the water at the East Pierce County reservoir to retrieve a football during a family barbeque, the TV station reported.
Relatives swam out to help, but were unable to locate the boy, the report said. Emergency workers responded and eventually pulled the water.
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He was later pronounced dead, KOMO reported.