Teenager dies after jumping off trestle bridge into Snoqualmie River
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. - A 17-year-old male has died tonight after jumping off of the Old Reinig Trestle and into the upper Snoqualmie River, a City of Snoqualmie spokesperson confirmed Tuesday evening.
King County Sheriffs Office responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call around 4:40 p.m. of a possible drowning.
Officials said the male was missing for at least 30 minutes. He was later recovered from the river around 5:30 p.m. and taken to Overlake Medical Center, according to the City of Snoqualmie spokesperson.
King County Sheriff’s Office Marine/Dive/Rescue Unit, Snoqualmie Fire Department, Eastside Fire & Rescue, and Fall City Fire Department were also called to the scene to aid in the rescue efforts.
The teenager's name has not been released.