Body of Missing Person Located at Lake San Antonio on August 10

On August 9, 2026, at approximately 3:10 PM, Monterey County Park Rangers received a report of a missing

person at Lake San Antonio South Shore near Beach Road.

A family member reported that an adult relative had not been seen for approximately 20 minutes and was last

observed in the water near the shoreline. Family members also reported that the missing person was an

inexperienced swimmer.

Park Rangers immediately began searching the shoreline and surrounding area. Based on the circumstances and

information provided by witnesses, it was believed the missing person may have gone underwater and not

resurfaced.

Park Rangers requested assistance from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, including the Sheriff’s Office

Dive Team, to conduct an underwater search. The Dive Team responded and searched the area where the person

was last seen, as well as the surrounding water, but was unable to locate the missing person before search

operations were suspended for the day.

On August 10, 2026, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team and Monterey County Park Rangers

resumed operations, with the search transitioning to a recovery operation. Teams utilized multiple search

techniques, including sonar, while continuing to search the area.

After several hours of searching, the missing person was located dead in the water.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Unit responded and took custody of the decedent. The identity

of the decedent is being withheld pending proper notification of next of kin.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of the decedent.

Anyone who was at Lake San Antonio and may have witnessed anything that could assist with this investigation

is asked to contact the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office at 831-755-3700.

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