Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
3h ago

Person Dies After Water Rescue on North Lake Tahoe

Officials say they are investigating the circumstances and will withhold the victim’s name until family are notified.

A beach along Lake Tahoe’s north shore is shown last month. A person died Saturday afternoon after emergency crews responded to a possible drowning near Incline Village. 
Image
Image

Overview

  • Emergency crews responded to a report of a possible drowning on Lake Tahoe’s north shore and recovered a person from the water on Saturday, according to the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District.
  • Responders began advanced life support and CPR at the scene but the person was pronounced dead after resuscitation efforts failed.
  • Local TV reported the rescue took place at Hidden Beach south of Incline Village and that fire, sheriff and boat units were staged along State Route 28, though agencies have not released an exact location.
  • The fire district said the victim’s identity will be withheld until next of kin are notified and that law enforcement and other agencies are investigating the cause of death.
  • The National Weather Service warned that lakes and streams in the region remain cold despite warm weather, a condition that often makes swimming and rescues more dangerous for visitors.