A teenage girl pulled from the water at Lake Sammamish State Park has died after first responders worked for more than an hour to revive her with CPR and other life-saving efforts, according to fire officials.
EF&R, KCSO, @BvueFD and Fall City Fire responded to reports of a female underwater at Lake Sammamish State Park. Crews were able to locate the female, pull her from the water, and try for more than an hour with CPR and other life saving efforts. Tragically, the teenage patient … https://x.com/i/status/2066329351764021721
— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) June 15, 2026
The update came from Eastside Fire & Rescue on X, which said multiple agencies rushed to the state park after bystanders reported a person underwater. The post named the King County Sheriff's Office, Bellevue Fire and Fall City Fire among the assisting units and said crews carried out prolonged resuscitation efforts. According to Eastside Fire & Rescue, the patient was a teenager and did not survive.
Multi‑agency response and rescue timeline
“Crews were able to locate the female, pull her from the water, and try for more than an hour with CPR,” the department wrote on X. Eastside Fire & Rescue units were first on scene, with King County Sheriff's Office deputies, Bellevue Fire and Fall City Fire joining the effort as the rescue unfolded.
Eastside Fire & Rescue is based in Issaquah and provides service to Sammamish and nearby communities, according to Eastside Fire & Rescue.
Where it happened
Lake Sammamish State Park sits on the western shore of the lake in Issaquah and includes two public swim beaches and boat launches. The park is managed by Washington State Parks, which provides details on hours and park rules. For location and visitor information, see Washington State Parks.
Water safety and prevention
Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury death for children and remains a major public health concern, with older teens and young adults at elevated risk in natural waters. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that drowning can happen quickly and often silently, and recommends close supervision, swim lessons, use of life jackets and CPR training as key prevention steps. For more on risks and prevention, see the CDC.
No additional details about the teenager's identity or how the incident unfolded have been released by Eastside Fire & Rescue. Authorities have not provided further information; this story will be updated as official agencies share more.
