Teen dies after possible drowning at Freedom Park in Star, police say

Boy presumed drowned at park in Star

A teenage boy is presumed to have drowned at Freedom Park in Star, the Ada County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday in a news release.

Teen dies after possible drowning at Freedom Park in Star, police say

A teen died following a reported drowning at Freedom Park on Wednesday. Authorities recovered the teen from the pond, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.

Teen Dies in Drowning Incident at Southern Idaho Park

BOISE, ID – The Star Police Department reported that a teenager died Wednesday afternoon following what appears to be a drowning at Freedom Park in Star. According to police, deputies were dispatched at approximately 3:30 p.m. on March 18, 2026, to a reported water rescue. The male teenager was later recovered from a pond by the Boise Fire Department dive team. Lifesaving efforts were attempted but were unsuccessful. Authorities said no foul pla…