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Body of unidentified young man discovered in Lake Fenwick in Kent, police investigating

Mar 24, 2026, 5:46 AM

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A photo of Lake Fenwick in King County, where a body of a man was found Monday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of City of Kent)

(Photo courtesy of City of Kent)

The body of a man was discovered face down in Lake Fenwick on Monday afternoon, the Kent Police Department confirmed.

A witness first saw the body floating in the lake at approximately 12:30 p.m., prompting the person to contact the police. The victim was believed to be between 25 and 35 years old after he was pulled from the water, but he has not been identified.

Some clothing was found on shore that could have belonged to the victim.

“The King County Medical Examiner’s Office will be determining the cause of death and assisting with the identification of the victim,” the Kent Police Department stated.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, the Kent Police Department asks them to leave a tip at (253) 856-5808, call the non-emergency dispatch line at (253) 852-2121, or email the department at KPDTipLine@kentwa.gov.

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