FINLEY, Wash. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy who went swimming with a friend drowned in the Columbia River at Finley.
Benton County Coroner Rick Corson identifies him as David L. Newton.
The Tri-City Herald reports his body was recovered around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, three hours after authorities were called to the boat launch at Two Rivers Park.
Officials say he drowned during his first jump into the water.
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Information from: Tri-City Herald, http://www.tri-cityherald.com
