Teen Drowns in Niagara County, Authorities Investigating

A 17-year-old lost his life Sunday evening after drowning in a pond in the Town of Royalton, according to New York State Police.

Troopers reported they were called at 6:42pm to a location near Deer View Drive for a teenager who had gone underwater and failed to resurface.

Emergency personnel entered the water in an attempt to find him, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The teen’s identity has not been released.

Specialized units, including the State Police Underwater Recovery Team and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office dive team, were brought in to assist.

A sheriff’s dive team member discovered the victim in roughly 10 feet of water.

The Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy. Investigators said there are currently no indications of foul play and the incident remains under investigation.

Teen Drowns in Niagara County, Authorities Investigating