CROOKED RIVER RANCH, OR -- A 17-year-old Ridgeview High School student died at Steelhead Falls, Saturday. Multiple agencies responded to a report of a swimmer underwater just after 2 p.m. Bystanders tried to rescue the young man, but were pushed back by the fast-moving down-pressure of the falls.

Investigators say the victim was caught in the undertow after trying to swim toward the falls. Teams from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, along with theDeschutes County Search and Rescue Dive Team, Bend Fire Technical Rescue Team and a BLM Ranger worked for several hours, and recovered the teen’s body Saturday evening, about 40 yards downriver.

Central Oregon Chaplaincy also responded. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office issued a statement saying, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family."

Steelhead Falls file photo

Edit: A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the victim as a Redmond High student, based on information provided to KBND News.