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Lake Chelan Drowning Victim Recovered

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Chelan County Sheriff's Office reported the recovery of a victim from a drowning incident at Lake Chelan on August 20, 2026. The case number 26C06148 was logged in public records.

The incident occurred at Lake Chelan, a popular recreational area in Chelan County. Residents are advised to exercise caution when engaging in water activities, particularly during periods of high temperatures and increased lake usage.

No further details about the incident or the victim were provided in the public records.

📄 Source: Chelan County Sheriff — https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/news/article/26c06148-lake-chelan-drowning-victim-recovered
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    Chelan County Sheriff's Office reported the recovery of a victim from a drowning incident“Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on July 17th, 2026 the body of the man who drowned in Lake Chelan on July 4th was recovered.”
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    The drowning incident occurred at Lake Chelan“Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on July 4th, 2026 at approximately 2:30 pm, RiverCom Dispatch received a call of a possible drowning on Lake Chelan.”
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    The drowning incident was reported on August 20, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The case number 26C06148 was logged in public recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    Lake Chelan is a popular recreational area in Chelan CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    Residents are advised to exercise caution when engaging in water activitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    Residents are advised to exercise caution during periods of high temperaturesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    Residents are advised to exercise caution during periods of increased lake usageNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    No further details about the incident were provided in the public recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    No further details about the victim were provided in the public recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.

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