On August 10, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Churchill County Sheriff’s Office, and the Nevada Division of State Parks, located the previously reported missing person in the channel area of Lake Lahontan near Fisherman’s Point.
The individual, identified as a 17-year-old juvenile, was brought to shore where they were confirmed deceased. Out of respect for the privacy of the family, the name and further details of the juvenile will not be released.
Investigators at the scene found no indications of foul play, and the death has been preliminarily determined to be accidental in nature.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones affected by this tragedy.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s OfficeCommunications Center at (775) 463-6620 and request to speak with Sergeant McDaniel.
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Lyon County Sheriff’s Office personnel was dispatched to Lahontan Reservoir on Saturday, August 9 at approximately 4:56 p.m., in the Silver Springs area for a report of a subject in the lake, who was calling for help and disappeared under the water.
Sheriff’s Office personnel arrived in the area, confirmed the report was legitimate and immediately began a search, utilizing all available resources. Deputies and Search and Rescue personnel were unable to locate the person after searching into the night.
Deputies remained on scene throughout the night and the search is still on-going. We are asking the public to avoid the area of “the Channel” or “Fisherman’s Point” while the search is conducted.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center at 775-463-6620 and request to speak with Sergeant McDaniel.
No additional details are going to be released at this time and updates will be provided when they are available.
— Lyon County Sheriff’s Office
