17-year-old swimmer dies after being swept in undertow at waterfall, Oregon cops say

A 17-year-old never resurfaced after he swam toward a waterfall in Oregon and got caught in the undertow, authorities said.

The teen vanished in the water just after 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Steelhead Falls in Terrebonne, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

The Redmond High School student was pulled in a “swift undertow” when he swam toward the falls, deputies said.

Bystanders tried to save the teen who was under the waterfall but couldn’t because of the fast-moving water, deputies said.

Rescuers found the teen’s body about 40 yards down the river at about 6:45 p.m. The sheriff’s office did not release his name.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family,” deputies said.

Steelhead Falls is a popular cliff jumping and swimming spot.

Terrebonne is about 25 miles northeast of Bend.

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