Man, 26, drowns at Gene Coulon Beach in Renton

Published 1:26 pm Wednesday, July 10, 2024

A 26-year-old man drowned to death between July 8 and July 9 in Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton.

Renton Police responded to a report of a drowning at Gene Coulon Beach at night, according to the department. A group of people with flashlights were searching the water off the pier and stated they believed they had located a friend.

Fire department personnel with dive gear located a 26-year-old man and brought him to the surface. First responders pronounced him deceased at the scene.

According to the department, initial reports indicate no suspicious activity. Investigation into the drowning continues.