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Released: June 22, 2017 - Thursday, 09:34 PM
Deputies and members of the Sheriff's Underwater Search and Recovery Dive Team responded to the lake. The Dive Team was able to locate the victim at approximately 6:30 PM.
The victim's identity is pending notification of next of kin. No foul play is suspected. The investigation is continuing.
Drowning
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 6-22-17, Approximately 2:15 PMPlace of Occurrence: Cottonwood Cove area, Lopez LakeVictim Information: Male, 47, Southern CaliforniaSuspect Information: N/AOn 6-22-17, The Sheriff's Office received a call for assistance regarding a possible drowning in the Cottonwood Cove area of Lopez Lake. Witnesses report the 47-year-old male victim from Southern California and two others went sailing on the lake on a catamaran when it capsized. The two others were able to swim safely to shore. The victim tried to swim to shore but was unsuccessful. The victim was not wearing a life jacket.Deputies and members of the Sheriff's Underwater Search and Recovery Dive Team responded to the lake. The Dive Team was able to locate the victim at approximately 6:30 PM.
The victim's identity is pending notification of next of kin. No foul play is suspected. The investigation is continuing.
