Found Deceased CA - Naya Rivera, "Glee Actress", missing from boat with son, 4, (fnd alive), Lake Piru, 9 July 2020

[RobinCAL]

I also find it strange for the life jacket to be left on the boat, which gives me the impression that she could swim, and the only other way is she either hit her head or got into some trouble in the water. I really hope she's found soon. This is so heartbreaking

 

[Presley78]

Oh this is tragic. That poor boy and their family. They should check the dock cameras (assuming there is some) and any surveillance videos neighbors living on the lake might have. We rented a pontoon upstate NY towards Canada and when docking it, I had a genius idea to straddle the boat and the dock in an attempt to bring the boat closer to tie. Well, that worked out- not at all and plop in I went in an instant. Stuck between the front of the boat and the dock in the absolutely freezing water. My 10 year old step son held out his hand immediately and I felt my body sinking. I’m a good swimmer too. It took him and my husband to yank me aboard. I was in the water less than 30 seconds and I couldn’t move- it was like a panic set in and I wanted to get out but if no one was there I easily would have drowned. Easily. I hope they find her soon.

 

[WillenFan21]

So talented. I saw this on Twitter and watched it. It's from the Cory episode.

 

[Emi]

Ventura Co. Sheriff

@VENTURASHERIFF
8m

The search for Naya Rivera will continue this morning at Lake Piru. The lake will be closed to the public while search operations continue. Dive teams from throughout the region will be assisting us through mutual aid.
@VCAirUnit
@Cal_OES
@fillmoresheriff

 

[Emi]

 

[Emi]

Naya Rivera Missing After 4-Year-Old Son Found Alone in a Boat on California Lake

A search-and-rescue operation was undertaken at the lake, but she was not found, according to Fillmore Police Department. Authorities suspended the search for the night, but plan to resume on Thursday.

"The missing person at Lake Puru has been identified as Naya Rivera, 33, of Los Angeles," the Ventura County Sheriff's Department tweeted at 10:39 pm PST. "SAR operation will continue at first light."

 

[Emi]

Actress Naya Rivera, known for 'Glee,' a possible drowning victim after going boating on Southern Calif. lake
She rented a boat at the lake with her 4-year-old son Wednesday afternoon, authorities say. About three hours later another boater spotted a boat on the lake drifting with a young child asleep on board. The boater contacted rangers who began a search for the child's parent using an aerial survey and a dive team.

After several hours, authorities suspended the search for the night and plan to resume on Thursday.

 

[Rose in SC]

Oh my this is so sad. That poor little boy.

 

[Emi]

Oh my this is so sad. That poor little boy. Similar thing happened 3 summers ago on Lake Murray (South Carolina) near my daughter's in-laws house. Except it was the father who was missing with his 4 year old daughter alone on the boat. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article171115002.html

So tragic for all.

The article you posted is not related to this

 

[moonriverfarm]

I wonder how often she rented a boat? Something about this is odd.

 

[hot cawfeee]

so sad....like many I was a huge fan of Glee and saw the movie recently on cable tv.....River Deep, Mountain High duet with Mercedes still is brilliant !!!

 

[kelsie]

The article you posted is not related to this

They're comparing it to another case... as stated in the post

 

[JerseyGirl]

Naya Rivera’s Ex-Husband, Ryan Dorsey: 5 Fast Facts to Know | Heavy.com

Robert Kovacik, a reporter for NBC LA, reported on July 7: “#BREAKING: @Actress @NayaRivera is presumed dead, per @VENTURASHERIFF. The actress/singer and her four year old son were on a rented pontoon boat on #LakePiru and were swimming. The son got back on the boat, his mom did not. He was wearing a life-vest, she was not.”

 

[Emi]

Jon Baird
@KNXBaird
46m

Rescue crews will be out on #LakePiru early today trying to find actress #NayaRivera who starred in “Glee”. She went missing after she went swimming from a boat with her young son. He was found safe, wearing a life jacket, sleeping in the boat.
@KNX1070

Anne Makovec
@AnneKPIX
49m

It's not looking good, but hoping the Glee actress will be found safe. She disappeared after going boating with her 4 year old son. #nayarivera

 

[Emi]

Alberto Mendez

@TheBertoMendez 52s

#BreakingNews @VENTURASHERIFF has begun the search for @NayaRivera in Lake Piru details on @KTLAMorningNews #nayarivera

 

[oviedo]

I also find it strange for the life jacket to be left on the boat, which gives me the impression that she could swim, and the only other way is she either hit her head or got into some trouble in the water. I really hope she's found soon. This is so heartbreaking

Yes, this was my thought as well - I'm a strong swimmer but I don't like wearing a vest when I'm in lake water - perhaps she was swimming around and an underwater current pulled her under? I think all the reports say it was just the two of them but am curious if there were any other boaters around?

 

[akazia1978]

I swim extreme distance, in fact I was supposed to swim across Lake Tahoe this year, but I postponed till next due to Covid. However I would have had a full boat accompany me. People constantly underestimate the power of water, currents etc. My friend lost her fiance in the ocean due to just that reason. It only takes a few minutes. We actually had paddleboarders rescue a guy in the res here the other day...he just got lucky they were near.
I'm sure she could swim, but that doesn't mean you aren't risking drowning at any time as well.

She unfortunately made the same mistake of underestimating the power of water and currrents. RIP Naya. I feel so badly for her son, I'm glad he made it back to the boat...but that's got to be very traumatic for him.

 

[Lusitana]

Oh no. This doesn't sound good.

 

[squareandrabbet]

I swim extreme distance, in fact I was supposed to swim across Lake Tahoe this year, but I postponed till next due to Covid. However I would have had a full boat accompany me. People constantly underestimate the power of water, currents etc. My friend lost her fiance in the ocean due to just that reason. It only takes a few minutes. We actually had paddleboarders rescue a guy in the res here the other day...he just got lucky they were near.
I'm sure she could swim, but that doesn't mean you aren't risking drowning at any time as well.

She unfortunately made the same mistake of underestimating the power of water and currrents. RIP Naya. I feel so badly for her son, I'm glad he made it back to the boat...but that's got to be very traumatic for him.

isn’t it possible that she used the last reserves of her strength to dump him back on the boat? That’s one theory I’ve been seeing... partly because I’m thinking it’s odd that he just went to sleep instead of crying and yelling fit to upend the boat. Grateful he did; but also surprised. Maybe she told him to lay down and wait for someone to find him.

 

[jslk]

It is strange that the little boy was able to swim(?) and get back into the boat. I am guessing the circumstances will become clearer in time. That is going to be one traumatised little boy