For Immediate Release

Sergeant Anthony Prencipe

On October 9, 2020, at 1857 hours the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office was called regarding an accidental drowning in South Lake Tahoe. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Daisy Rogers from El Paso, Tx, was in a boat traveling back to South Lake Tahoe from Emerald Bay. During the trip, Daisy went to the back of the boat and accidentally fell off.  Another adult on the boat attempted to save her from the water but he was unable to.

Daisy was located by the United States Coast Guard at 2119 hours and taken to Barton Hospital while lifesaving efforts were attempted. Daisy was later pronounced deceased. This incident is currently being investigated by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s office. At this time, there is no evidence of foul play and there is no criminal investigation.

Daisy has been positively identified and next of kin notifications have been completed.