8-year-old drowns at Federal Way, WA's Steel Lake Park
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - An 8-year-old boy drowned in Federal Way's Steel Lake after going missing.
What we know:
The boy died on Tuesday, and his body was recovered from the water Wednesday morning.
The King County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit assisted in recovering the boy's body, and South King Fire also responded to the scene. The Federal Way Police Department is now leading the investigation.
Federal Way's Steel Lake Park
The King County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the drowning on Wednesday, with the cause of death listed as an accident.
The boy reportedly went missing the same day as the drowning, though the circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unknown.
What's next:
Police and fire officials have not released any details yet regarding the drowning. Federal Way police are still investigating.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the King County Medical Examiner's Office, the King County Sheriff's Office and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.