A water rescue call in North Seattle turned tragic Sunday after crews pulled a person from the water near the 2100 block of N 122nd Street, with the patient later pronounced dead and the scene turned over to law enforcement. Officials also corrected an earlier report that had mistakenly listed the 1900 block as the location.
Rescue Swimmers Locate Patient, Fire Crews Transfer Scene
According to a post from the Seattle Fire Department, rescue swimmers found and pulled the patient from the water, but crews later declared the person deceased and handed the scene over to law enforcement. The department updated its information after initially citing the 1900 block of N 122nd Street and then correcting the location to the 2100 block.
Few Details Released As Police Take Over Investigation
Seattle Police are now handling follow-up at the scene, and officials have so far provided only a basic update. In a recent, similar response, crews also pulled a person from the water near the Fauntleroy ferry dock, with the King County Medical Examiner later determining the cause and manner of death in that case. KIRO7 reported on that earlier incident.
Seattle’s Water Rescue Playbook
Seattle Fire trains rescue swimmers, operates marine rescue boats and deploys specialized divers as part of its water-response capabilities, according to the Seattle Fire Department annual report. These units are designed to reach people in the water as quickly as possible, although conditions and timing can shift a response from rescue to recovery.
Officials have not released further details about Sunday’s incident. Authorities say they will provide more information when it becomes available. Anyone with information is asked to contact Seattle Police through the Seattle Police Department.
