A 17-year-old boy tragically drowned at Lake Leschenaultia in Chidlow, Perth Hills, after becoming trapped under a pontoon. Despite frantic efforts by bystanders and emergency crews, the boy could not be saved. The incident occurred while he was swimming with his brother and mother. This drowning follows another incident in Bremer Bay where a man in his 40s also died in the water.
A teenager pulled from the water at a popular lake in the Perth Hills has died. Emergency crews were called to Lake Leschenaultia in Chidlow, 50km east of the city, about 2pm following reports a swimmer was in distress.
Teen dies in drowning tragedy east of Perth. Crews provided emergency first aid but sadly the boy could not be saved. “Sadly, the 17-year-old male swimmer was declared deceased,” WA Police said just before 4pm. The death is being treated as non-suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner. It is understood the swimmer became trapped under a pontoon while at the lake with his brother and mum.
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