Federal Way teen dead Saturday after drowning in Five Mile Lake

Donovan Lafoga’s body was recovered in the Lakeland South-area lake

A 17-year-old Federal Way resident died of an accidental drowning at a nearby lake over the weekend, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Donovan Lafoga’s body was recovered from Five Mile Lake, just east of Federal Way, by South King Fire and Rescue divers at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Rescue workers responded to a 3:11 p.m. 911 call from Lafoga’s friends.

A gofundme.com account that appears to be administered by a family friend has been set up to raise funds for Lafoga’s family.

“Donovan was a true inspiration to everyone he met,” reads the description on the page. “Even though he was on the quiet side he was a very humble young man that had a heart of gold and would do anything for his family and friends. Please keep Donovan’s mother and his 5 siblings in your thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time.”