Found Deceased CA - Tanner Prentiss, 22, was w/ a group of friends, Big Bear Lake, 17 May 2025

[mlhenn]

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/uc-santa-barbara-student-missing-after-a-weekend-with-friends-in-big-bear/

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said Prentiss and several friends took a trip to Big Bear Lake for the weekend, and that after a night out on Friday, he never made it back to his rental cabin.

According to a missing persons post, Prentiss stands 5 feet and 10 inches tall, weighs about 170 pounds, has blue eyes, fair skin and red hair. In addition, photos show he has his ears pierced.

 

[mlhenn]

22-year-old reported missing in Big Bear Lake after not returning to cabin

Authorities say Tanner Prentiss was in Big Bear Lake with a group of friends, but didn't return to his cabin on Saturday.

abc7.com

Authorities say Tanner Prentiss was in Big Bear Lake with a group of friends, but didn't return to his cabin on Saturday.

He was last seen on Village Drive at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, and possibly walked north toward Big Bear Boulevard.

 

[TMich6811]

I don’t alcohol mentioned so I won’t speculate but water around is no good

Black hoodie and jeans would have left him hard to see on a road

 

[swanniee11]

Looks like a cute little town kind of atmosphere. Lots to do. I'm trying to see if there are rental cabins in this area that you walk to or did a friend drive to this area? Any locals here?

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[charminglane]

Looks like a cute little town kind of atmosphere. Lots to do. I'm trying to see if there are rental cabins in this area that you walk to or did a friend drive to this area? Any locals here?

Guide to The Village | Downtown Big Bear, CA | Big Bear Lake, CA

Visit downtown Big Bear Lake to discover The Village - a hub for the best shopping, extensive dining options, sightseeing opportunities, and exciting nightlife.

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Lots of rental cabins, and many people live there year round. It's not a quiet little resort.
You drive up to this area, it's at 6,770 feet.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Prentiss was last seen at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, on the 40000 block of Village Drive in Big Bear Lake. Prentiss may have walked northbound toward Big Bear Boulevard

Missing UCSB Student From Santa Clarita Last Seen In Big Bear Lake

Tanner Prentiss, a 22-year-old University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) student from Santa Clarita, was reported missing in Big Bear Lake over the weekend.

www.hometownstation.com

 

[GraceG]

Here's the google map of the general area of Village Drive and Big Bear Blvd. where he was last seen at 12:30 a.m. Street View · Google Maps

Overhead view, going north on Village towards Big Bear Drive (hwy 18) is pretty close to the marinas and the water. Village Dr · Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

 

[GMS]

Sad news to report - Tanner's body was found in Big Bear Lake.

"Tanner Prentiss' body was found in the water near the Pine Knot Marina around 10:20 a.m. by deputies during a search for the 22-year-old, the sheriff's office said."

Body of missing 22-year-old UC Santa Barbara student found in Big Bear Lake

A UC Santa Barbara student reported missing in Big Bear Lake was found dead Monday morning, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said.

abc7.com

 

[borndem]

The world has lost another bright-looking young man. SMH.
Lifting thoughts and strength for those who knew and loved him.
May he rest in peace.

 

[borndem]

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[TMich6811]

Man

 

[imstilla.grandma]

"No foul play was indicated, and the Coroner’s Office has assumed the investigation," the agency said in a written statement.

Update: Body of missing UC Santa Barbara student pulled from Big Bear Lake

The body of the 22-year-old man was recovered by a law enforcement dive team on Monday, officials said. He had been missing since early Saturday.

www.desertsun.com

 

[swanniee11]

Man I really hate water and college kids. IMO. My prayers are with his family at this time. UGH!

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[Jinkasaurus]

Very sad. I hate to see young people with their whole lives ahead of them in cases like this.

 

[borndem]

Wishing strength to those who knew & loved him.
SMH