A 17-year-old boy drowned at Lake Leschenaultia this week.

Teenager drowns at Chidlow lake

Lake Leschenaultia is closed while police investigate the drowning of a 17-year-old boy.
January 16, 2025

A TEENAGER has drowned earlier this week at a lake in Chidlow.

A police spokesperson said about 2pm on Tuesday, January 14 emergency services were called to Lake Leschenaultia after reports of a distressed swimmer.

Emergency services located the boy and provided him with first-aid.

The 17-year-old boy was unable to be revived despite the efforts of emergency responders and witnesses.

The lake will remain closed until further notice while police investigate the incident.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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