May 23, 2026
A 12-year-old boy died on Saturday after a water emergency at Dierkes Lake Park, according to the Twin Falls Police Department.According to a joint press release, emergency crews were called to the park around 7 p.m. after repor ts that a boy went underwater and did not come back up.The Twin Falls County Search and Rescue Dive Team found the boy in the water. He was taken by ambulance to St. Lukes Magic Valley Regional Medical Center, where he later died.Several agencies responded, including the Twin Falls Police Department, Twin Falls County Sheriffs Office, Twin Falls Fire Department, Magic Valley Paramedics and St. Lukes Life Flight.Officials said the investigation is being led by the Twin Falls County Sheriffs Office. The boys identity has not been released.Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake Park were closed Friday evening following the incident.This story has been, in part, converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. ...read more read less
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