Crime & Safety
Drowning Victim Pulled From Elliott Bay
Seattle fire rescue swimmers brought the victim to shore Tuesday morning near Seneca Street.
SEATTLE, WA - Seattle fire rescue swimmers pulled a person from Elliott Bay Tuesday morning. The person was confirmed dead at the scene, according to the fire department.
The person was spotted about 25 feet offshore near the intersection of Alaskan Way and Seneca Street, which is in the vicinity of Pier 55.
Seattle police were on scene investigating how the person drowned.
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Water Rescue response at Alaskan Way and Seneca St. Reported person in the water about 25’ offshore.SFD Rescue Swimmers have brought the victim to shore. It has been confirmed that victim is deceased. @SeattlePD investigating.
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) September 11, 2018
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