KTNV — A Nevada teenager died after drowning at a Utah state park, according to officials.
It happened around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, at Sand Hollow State Park, outside of St. George, Utah, according to park officials.
The 19-year-old was swimming at Sand Hollow Reservoir near the dive park when he went under, officials said. Bystanders got him out of the water, and life-saving measures were performed, but the teen was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials.
A life jacket was not worn.
The Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division expresses gratitude to the bystanders who assisted during this incident.
