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fourteen410 Member
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KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. - Deputies say a 37-year-old man has drowned at the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area.
Michael Mitchell, of Post Falls, ID, was hiking into Tuck Lake with his brother and a friend during the day of July 8, according to the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities said Mitchell was attempting to swim to a small island in the lake when he began to struggle and went under the water.
His brother and friend tried to rescue him and crews with the Sheriff's Office and a helicopter from the Chelan County Sheriff's Office responded. Mitchell was found roughly 60 feet from the shoreline in 15 feet of water, according to reports.
The Sheriff's office is reminding people of the dangers of swimming in cold water, which they say can lead to shock and breathing difficulties.
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Tom Admin
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Mon Jul 09, 2018 12:48 pm
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RumiDude Marmota olympus
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Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:17 pm
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Yes, sad indeed!
RIP
Rumi
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
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olderthanIusedtobe Member
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I can't even imagine what his brother is feeling right now. RIP and best wishes for comfort for his family and friends.
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DIYSteve seeking hygge
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Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:57 pm
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That's terrible. RIP Michael and vibes to his family and friends.
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Schenk Off Leash Man
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Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:47 pm
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Tragic and unfortunate...RIP swimmer/hiker. Prayers to Brother and Family.
Nature exists with a stark indifference to humans' situation.
Nature exists with a stark indifference to humans' situation.
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puzzlr Mid Fork Rocks
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Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:24 pm
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moonspots Happy Curmudgeon
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Mon Jul 09, 2018 6:02 pm
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Schenk wrote: | Tragic and unfortunate...RIP swimmer/hiker. Prayers to Brother and Family. |
Yes, indeed.
"Out, OUT you demons of Stupidity"! - St Dogbert, patron Saint of Technology
"Out, OUT you demons of Stupidity"! - St Dogbert, patron Saint of Technology
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Randito Snarky Member
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Mon Jul 09, 2018 6:08 pm
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I've swum to that island. 37 yo, seems too young for a heart attack, but it can happen. As well as many other unfortunate things. Condolences to family and friends.
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JPH Member
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Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:54 am
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RandyHiker wrote: | I've swum to that island |
But was it in early July or late August/September?
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Yana Hater
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Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:55 pm
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RandyHiker wrote: | 37 yo, seems too young for a heart attack, but it can happen. As well as many other unfortunate things. Condolences to family and friends. |
Cold water shock can and does frequently and indiscriminately kill people in pretty much the blink of an eye, which is why even proficient swimmers can drown a dozen yards from shore/safety.
http://www.coldwatersafety.org/ColdShock.html
PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
PLAY SAFE! SKI ONLY IN CLOCKWISE DIRECTION! LET'S ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
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