17-year-old swimmer dies after being swept in undertow at waterfall, Oregon cops say
A 17-year-old never resurfaced after he swam toward a waterfall in Oregon and got caught in the undertow, authorities said.
The teen vanished in the water just after 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Steelhead Falls in Terrebonne, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
The Redmond High School student was pulled in a “swift undertow” when he swam toward the falls, deputies said.
Bystanders tried to save the teen who was under the waterfall but couldn’t because of the fast-moving water, deputies said.
Rescuers found the teen’s body about 40 yards down the river at about 6:45 p.m. The sheriff’s office did not release his name.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family,” deputies said.
Steelhead Falls is a popular cliff jumping and swimming spot.
Terrebonne is about 25 miles northeast of Bend.
This story was originally published June 4, 2023 at 8:09 AM with the headline "17-year-old swimmer dies after being swept in undertow at waterfall, Oregon cops say."
