Update: Divers find body of Lopez Lake drowning victim, Sheriff’s Office says
Divers found the body of a man who reportedly drowned in Lopez Lake this weekend, after searching for his remains for multiple days, according to the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office.
Cal Fire and the Sheriff’s Office’s dive team responded to reports of a possible drowning at Lopez Lake in Arroyo Grande on Sunday afternoon but were unable to locate the person, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Around 4 p.m. Tuesday, divers located and recovered a body from the lake, the agency said.
According to a Sheriff’s Office news release, the Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 39-year-old David Sanchez of Grover Beach.
According to the release, Sanchez had been attempting to help a family member who was in distress while swimming in Lopez Lake.
The relative was able to make it to safety, but Sanchez did not reappear, the Sheriff’s Office said.
An autopsy is planned for this week to determine Sanchez’s manner and cause of death, the release said.
This story was originally published October 21, 2020 at 11:06 AM.
