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Accidental drowning in Lake Tahoe at Sand Harbor
['News Release']
South Tahoe Now
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – On July 27, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the North Sand Harbor boat ramp following a report of a possible water rescue.
Upon arrival, deputies observed an unresponsive adult male being brought to shore by bystanders.
Deputies immediately began life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived on scene and continued resuscitation efforts.
Numerous people at the scene report several people, many on paddleboards, attempting to rescue the man from the water before first responders arrived.
The incident is being investigated by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office as an accidental drowning.