Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1300082
Date Issued: Aug 03, 2013 - 3:58pm

Sheriff's Office Investigates Death at Sand Harbor

CASE #: WC13-4724
WHEN: Saturday, August 3, 2013 at approximately 12:15 p.m.
WHERE: Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village
CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a death that occurred on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Sand Harbor State Park in Incline Village.

At approximately 12:15 p.m. on August 3, an unresponsive male was seen in the water off the beach at Sand Harbor. Washoe County Sheriff's Office Deputies and the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District responded and the male was transported to an Incline area hospital where he was declared deceased.

There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances related to the death at this time. Cause of death will be determined by the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office as well as formal identification and next of kin notification.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.


The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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