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On Saturday, June 10th at about 8:20 am, Aberdeen Officers were dispatched to a rescue at Aberdeen Lake. It was reported that a subject’s kayak had overturned in the water about 100-yards from the boat ramp. The subject, who was later identified as a 43-year old Hoquiam resident, was briefly observed attempting to swim and pull the kayak back to shore before going underwater.
The Grays Harbor County Coroner has identified that man as 43-year-old Hoquiam resident, Aaron Charles Lewis. The cause of death is still pending, awaiting confirmation.
The Aberdeen Police along with the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office responded. Aberdeen drone pilots deployed their drone and the GHSO Marine unit deployed their boat in an effort to locate the subject. Due to the length of time under water without any visible signs of the subject, the call was changed to a recovery.
The Thurston County dive team was summoned for assistance. The TC Dive team responded and was able to locate the victim at about 7:00 pm. The body was removed from the water and turned over to the Grays Harbor County Coroner’s Office.
There was no indication of foul play and just a very unfortunate, tragic incident.
We want to thank the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office and the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.
With summer approaching and the warmer weather attracting more visitors to the water, we want to remind everyone to always wear a lifejacket while boating, never swim alone and know your limitations