According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, an 18-year-old man died early Sunday in an irrigation canal mishap. The Man's Vehicle Somehow Got Stuck in an Irrigation ChuteEarly Sunday morning Grant County Deputies were called to an area in the 7900 block of Wahluke Slope Road SW, a location a few miles of east of Mattawa, and northeast of Wanapum Dam. Get our free mobile appThe GCSO says the 18-year-old victim's vehicle somehow got stuck in a large irrigation canal chute. Following the 9-1-1 call and arrival of GCSO rescuers, the man's body was recovered about a half-mile downstream. The victim, identified as Johnny Sanchez Mendoza, is with the County Coroner, an autopsy is planned for early this week.