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Sand Harbor drowning victim identified as 32-year-old Amazon software engineer
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Tahoe Daily Tribune
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share via Email Share via SMS Copy LinkYadessa Emiru AgaProvided / GoFundMeINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – 32-year-old Amazon software engineer Yadessa Emiru Aga died in a drowning incident that occurred Monday evening at Sand Harbor.
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.
According to a GoFundMe, Aga died while returning from a church conference and spending time with friends at Lake Tahoe.
Aga reportedly worked at Amazon as a software engineer and lived in Austin, Texas.
The fundraiser describes Aga as a beloved brother, son, friend, and man of deep faith, known for his kindness, warmth, and joyful spirit, adding, “To know Yadessa was to know genuine kindness, warmth, and joy.”