‘Glee’ actress Naya Rivera feared drowned as toddler son found alone on pontoon boat
July 10 Update: On July 9, the Ventura County Sheriff shifted its search for missing actress Naya Rivera from a search and rescue operation to a recovery one, according to a spokesperson from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.
July 14, 2020 – Tragic Update:
Body of ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera recovered from Lake Piru
“We believe a tragic accident happened and she may have lost her life in the lake,” the spokesperson also said. ~ The Wrap
On July 8, the “Glee” star was reported missing after a swimming accident in Ventura County, California. Ace News Today’s original article appears below.
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Disturbing news coming out of Ventura County, California, after it has been widely reported that actress Naya Rivera has gone missing from a pontoon boat she rented on July 8 to enjoy a three-hour excursion on the Southern California waters of Lake Piru with her toddler son. Rivera’s four-year-old son was found alive and well – but all alone on the boat. He told rescuers that his mom had jumped in the water and never came back.
SFGate reported that the child was wearing a life jacket when he was found alone on the boat. Identification belonging to Naya was also found on the boat.
Rivera reportedly rented the boat around 1 p.m. yesterday, but the boat “was found three hours later with her son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, inside but her missing,” according to UPI.
“We’re going on the belief that she did go in the water and we have not been able to locate her. So this may well be a case of drowning,” Captain Eric Buschow said during a news conference. ~ Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson
Rivera portrayed a cheerleader named Santana on the hit TV show “Glee” and appeared in 113 episodes during the show’s run. Her son who was found alive on the boat is from Naya’s marriage with actor Ryan Dorsey. Rivera and Dorsey divorced in 2018.
Also see:
‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera arrested after allegedly battering husband
Rivera’s son Josey is reported to be fine, and safely in the care of family members.
For more on the search for missing actress Naya Rivera, see the video accompanying this article.
~ Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter
