Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Body of actress Naya Rivera discovered from California lake, saved her son before drowning

Naya Rivera

US officials on Monday discovered the body of American actress Naya Rivera in the Californian lake where she drowned during a boat trip with her 4-year-old son.

According to a police official, Rivera’s body was retrieved and an initial examination found no evidence of foul play or suicide.

“We are confident the body we found is that of Naya Rivera,” said police, pointing to the location, appearance, clothing and condition of the body.

Her body was being taken for a full autopsy and confirmation of her identity from dental records, though no other missing persons have been reported at Lake Piru, he added.

Naya Rivera is believed to have accidentally drowned after renting the boat with her young son at the camping and recreational hotspot near Los Angeles.

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