Glee actress Naya Rivera, 33, is reported missing after an accident while swimming in Lake Piru, Ventura, California.
On Wednesday, around 9:30 a.m., it was reported that a potential victim, drowned in the lake, was being investigated. A diving team and police were immediately dispatched to the area.
Local authorities identified the missing person as Naya Rivera late last night and the search operation is reportedly ongoing. According to CBC Los Angeles (via Variety), authorities began searching for Rivera after her 4-year-old son was found alone in a rented boat.
The missing person at Lake Puru has been identified as Naya Rivera, 33, of Los Angeles. SAR operation will continue at first light. @VCAirUnit @fillmoresheriff @Cal_OES pic.twitter.com/bC3qaZS3Ra
— Ventura Co. Sheriff (@VENTURASHERIFF) July 9, 2020
The boy was found unharmed and reportedly told police he was swimming with his mother, but she never returned to the boat.
Naya Rivera is known for her role as Santana Lopez in the Fox series "Glee". After her role in the music series (2009-2015), she appeared in "Devious Maids" and "Step Up: High Water."
It is not the first time that "Glee" has been involved in such tragedies. For more read the article: Violence, sex scandals, suicide and tragedy: 'Curse' of the series 'Glee'
Source: Variety
