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Man dies while swimming in Snoqualmie River

11:03 AM PDT on Sunday, August 17, 2008

By Associated Press

KING

The Snoqualmie River.

SEATTLE - A young man has died while swimming in the Snoqualmie River in Western Washington.

Eastside Fire and Rescue spokesperson Josie Williams says the man, 19 or 20 years old, disappeared shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday.

Rescuers found his body in about 15 feet of water at a popular swimming spot east of North bend.

The victim's identity is not immediately available.

Updated Sun 11.23.08

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