Teenager drowns while swimming at St. Lucie Co. beach

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. – A 19-year-old drowned on a beach in St. Lucie County on Sunday, officials said.

In a Facebook postAccording to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, the drowning occurred at Pepper Park Beach.

Investigators said the teen was pulled from the water and taken to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, but later died.

The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office has not shared any other details about the incident.

The teen’s name has not been released.

A man also died on Sunday while swimming near the Boynton Inlet in southern Palm Beach County.