Oregon teen drowns in Bear Lake
GARDEN CITY, Rich County — An Oregon teen drowned while swimming with her family in Bear Lake on Tuesday afternoon.
Mallory Parsons, 14, of Tigard, Ore., was swimming at Ideal Beach and was near an inflatable raft when when she went under around 4:15 p.m., according to the Rich County Sheriff's Office.
The girl was found about 30 minutes later in 8 feet of water. Park rangers and nearby swimmers started CPR. Parsons was taken to Logan Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
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I grew up with mallory in elementary schools
its sad to see her...
Southridge student | July 19, 2008 at 10:38 p.m.
Dear Parsons family.
I wanted to send my condolences to everyone...
Katie Jackson | July 19, 2008 at 4:11 p.m.
It is so very sad to lose someone so young from our community. My...
Southridge Mom | July 18, 2008 at 1:53 p.m.
