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Firefighters pull teenage girl from Lake Sammamish, dies at scene despite hour-long life-saving effort

Jun 15, 2026, 8:27 AM | Updated: 3:04 pm

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Deputies with the King County Sheriff's Office arrive at the scene at Lake Sammamish State Park where a teenage girl died. (Photo courtesy of Eastside Fire & Rescue)

(Photo courtesy of Eastside Fire & Rescue)

A teenage girl died after going underwater at Lake Sammamish, Eastside Fire & Rescue confirmed.

The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at Lake Sammamish State Park. Eastside Fire & Rescue crews pulled her from the water and tried to save her for a full hour.

“Tragically, the teenage patient did not survive,” Eastside Fire & Rescue stated.

What led to her death is still under investigation.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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