Crime & Safety
Swimmer Reported Missing Near Snoqualmie River: Police
The swimmer had been reported missing for over an hour before emergency responders were called.
NORTH BEND, WA - Emergency crews are responding to an area near Olallie State Park in North Bend on a report of a missing swimmer. The King County Sheriff's Office reported that units were responding to the area, which is along the Snoqualmie River, around 6:30 p.m.
At around 8 p.m., the King County Sheriff's Office called off the search for the missing swimmer, according to reports.
In addition to the King County Sheriff's Office, firefighters from Eastside Fire and Rescue and Snoqualmie fire were joining the search. The area where the swimmer is missing is near exit 38 along I-90.
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Eastside Fire and Snoqualmie Fire crews are working with KCSO to locate the person. https://t.co/9wHZ59gfTs
— Eastside Fire (@EastsideFire) May 22, 2017
We are headed to 5100 SE Holmstead Valley Rd for report of swimmer missing for an hour. More info when I get it.
— KingcosoPIO (@kingcosoPIO) May 22, 2017
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