A UC Santa Barbara scholar who was reported lacking throughout a visit to Huge Bear Lake over the weekend was discovered useless on Monday, in accordance with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Division.
Tanner Prentiss, 22, was final seen early Saturday morning on Village Drive in Huge Bear Lake after going out with some buddies, however didn’t return to his rental cabin, officers stated.
Deputies and the sheriff’s dive staff searched the realm and found Prentiss’ physique within the water close to the Pine Knot Marina at 10:30 a.m. Monday, in accordance with a information launch from the division.
The coroner’s workplace will decide his explanation for demise. However officers don’t imagine it was suspicious.
“Our ideas and prayers exit to Tanner’s household, buddies and all those that are affected by his loss,” the division wrote in a information launch. “The household is requesting privateness as they navigate by way of this tragic incident.”
A LinkedIn profile matching Prentiss’ title recognized him as an economics and sociology scholar at UC Santa Barbara set to graduate subsequent yr.
A consultant for UC Santa Barbara supplied condolences to Prentiss’ household and buddies.
“Dropping a member of our UC Santa Barbara neighborhood is heartbreaking,” the consultant stated in a press release. “We perceive the influence and stress surrounding this tragedy and are dedicated to supporting our campus neighborhood who could also be impacted. Our campus presents assets to college students, workers and college who’re in want of help.”
