Two men drown Saturday near Sunset Falls in Skykomish River

Published 1:30 pm Sunday, July 25, 2021

GOLD BAR — Two men in their 50s drowned Saturday in the Skykomish River, authorities say.

Around 2 p.m., the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office sent Search and Rescue units to the Cable Drop Trail near Sunset Falls, the office said in a tweet.

The two men were pulled from the river and CPR was attempted, but they were later pronounced deceased.

The men were from the Seattle and Kirkland areas.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.