A search for a possible drowning victim on Monday evening at Lake Meridian in Kent turned out to be a false alarm.<\/p>\n
At 5:42 p.m., city of Kent lifeguards called 911 for possible drowning at the public swim area, according to a Puget Sound Fire media release. A swimmer on the dock said to have seen a male swimmer in the water go under the dock and not come out and notified lifeguards.<\/p>\n
Puget Sound Fire units responded, and two rescue swimmers with the aid of the lifeguards began a search down to the depths of 12 feet. The Zone 3 dive team was also dispatched and once they arrived did a detailed search of the lake bottom in and around the dock.<\/p>\n
During the thorough search those on the beach were asked if they were missing any male member from their group or family.<\/p>\n
It was decided that there was no individual in or around the dock and swim area that needed aid and so the incident was closed.<\/p>\n
Puget Sound Fire officials said the lifeguards reacted quickly and efficiently to remove all swimmers from the lake and begin the search for the swimmer. Zone 3 divers from Valley Regional Fire Authority and Renton RFA assisted. Medic One was standing by and ready in case their skills were needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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