13-year-old girl drowns in Bear Lake
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PARIS, Idaho (KIFI) - A 13-year-old girl drowned while swimming on Bear Lake's east shore.
Bear Lake County Sheriff's office, just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, received calls about a missing girl.
Moments, marine deputies found the girl and medical personnel tried to revive her, the sheriff's office said. Despite their best efforts the girl was pronounced dead at approximately 9 p.m.
Her identity has not been released to allow the family to make personal notifications.
They sheriff's office emphasized the importance of life jackets while engaging in water activities.