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Released: July 29, 2016 - Friday, 10:13 PM

Drowning

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 7-29-16, Approximately 5:40 PMPlace of Occurrence: The Point at Heritage Ranch, Lake NacimientoVictim Information: Male Juvenile, 16, CambriaSuspect Information: N/AOn 7-29-16, the Sheriff's Office received a call of a possible drowning at Lake Nacimiento in an area known as the Point at Heritage Ranch. Deputies responded along with Cal Fire, Monterey County Park Rangers and a Mercy Flight Helicopter from Fort Hunter-Liggett to search for the victim.
Witnesses reported the 16-year-old boy had been swimming with some friends when he swam away from the group. Not long afterwards, the boy seemed to be in distress and went under the water. Bystanders attempted to rescue the boy but were unsuccessful in locating him.
The Sheriff's Dive Team was called out and the boy's body was located at approximately 8:30 PM.
At this time next of kin are still being notified, so the victim's identification is not being released.
No further information is available at this time.