Lake Leschenaultia: Teenager drowns at popular lake in Perth Hills
A 17-year-old boy has drowned at a popular lake in the Perth Hills after becoming trapped underneath a pontoon.
Emergency services were called to Lake Leschenaultia in Chidlow, about 50km from Perth, after receiving a report that a swimmer was “in distress” at 2pm on Tuesday.
On Tuesday afternoon, police confirmed the boy could not be revived.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Sadly, the 17-year-old male swimmer was declared deceased,” a police spokeswoman said.
It is believed he became trapped under the pontoon, with authorities seen pulling it to shore.
“The death is being treated as non-suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Coroner,” the spokeswoman said.
Police, Mundaring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service volunteers and St John WA special operations officers are at the scene.
Originally published on PerthNow
