19 Yr Previous Marine Dies After Drowning At Cherry Lake

Groveland, CA—A 19-year-old active-duty Marine died Saturday after drowning whereas swimming at Cherry Lake, in keeping with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies obtained a report of the drowning at about 2:39 p.m. on September 5, with CPR reportedly already in progress. The Sheriff’s Office mentioned Josue Gonzalez of Riverside County had been climbing within the space with a pal when he determined to swim from the shoreline towards Cherry Lake Island. His pal, who didn’t take into account himself a powerful swimmer, remained on shore. Gonzalez skilled issue whereas swimming and ultimately went under the floor.

A neighborhood member on the island witnessed what occurred and swam to the realm the place Gonzalez was final seen. The particular person situated Gonzalez roughly 15 ft under the floor and introduced him to the floor. A close-by boater stopped to assist, and Gonzalez was taken aboard the vessel. CPR was carried out because the boat traveled towards the boat ramp, the place emergency personnel continued lifesaving efforts after arriving. Despite greater than an hour and 45 minutes of lifesaving efforts by neighborhood members, firefighters, and medical personnel, Gonzalez couldn’t be revived and was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

The Sheriff’s Office recognized Gonzalez as an active-duty United States Marine and prolonged condolences to his household, pals, fellow Marines, and others affected by the incident. The Sheriff’s Office additionally acknowledged the neighborhood members and first responders who tried to avoid wasting Gonzalez.