Man drowns trying to rescue dog that jumped from boat into California lake
- A 60-year-old man from Redding, California, died after he leapt into Lake Shasta to try to save a dog that jumped off a moving boat.
- The Shasta County Sheriff's Office arrived at the lake around 9:12 am on September 11, 2026, after receiving a call regarding a possible drowning near the Bailey Cove Boat Launch, according to KRCR.
- Deputies said the man, identified as Geordan White, of Redding, was on a boat when a dog jumped off the vessel and into the lake.
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- A 60-year-old man from Redding, California, died after he leapt into Lake Shasta to try to save a dog that jumped off a moving boat.
- The Shasta County Sheriff's Office arrived at the lake around 9:12 am on September 11, 2026, after receiving a call regarding a possible drowning near the Bailey Cove Boat Launch, according to KRCR.
- Deputies said the man, identified as Geordan White, of Redding, was on a boat when a dog jumped off the vessel and into the lake.
Sources: The Independent