On Saturday July 24, a young boy drowned at Shaver Lake. We were all enjoying ourselves when we heard someone yelling for help. A few people in the boats nearby were told to help look in the water near their boats to see if they could see him. Someone eventually pulled him out of the water and a bystander immediately began administering CPR. The sherrifs showed up a bit later on a boat and continued CPR. They then put the teen on the boat and continued CPR (see video). It was a very sad day.
Shaver Lake Drowning- bystanders try hard to resuscitate teen boy.
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Shaver Lake drowning victim
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says ... on Saturday, Oct 9 at 1:00 PM
i'm sad because, that i my cuzzin Robert and when i got that message that he drowned and did not make it,i started to cry and i could not sleep,eat or do mostly anything.so i loved him so much and i can't wait to go up in heaven with him.you fell me.
says ... on Saturday, Sep 4 at 11:05 PM
i am so sad he was my cousin and he dosent know how to swim and not only that but we think some one pushed him off his name was Robert Maldonado jr
says ... on Friday, Aug 6 at 4:11 PM
My 15 & 16 yr old nephews were also there diving for Robert and administering CPR. They are heartbroken that they could not revive him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. We are so terribly sorry for your loss.
says ... on Thursday, Jul 29 at 2:13 PM
May the lord give you and your family strength during your time of need.
says ... on Thursday, Jul 29 at 2:08 PM
I am so saddened to hear what happened to Robert and I would like to offer my condolences to your family. I was his teacher and he was such a wonderful, happy, and kind young man. I still have his artwork on my classroom walls. May he rest in peace.
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 28 at 6:58 PM
My cousin Manny who strived to save Robert as well is in alot of pain..He was family to us..I was around Robert all the time.He always has a beautiful smile and personality..I will dearly miss seeing him at home..My prayers to his family and friends.
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 28 at 12:53 PM
Robert was like family to us, He was a great kid with a big heart. I commend my brother in law, Manuel, for trying to save Robert. He will be truly missed.
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 28 at 6:01 AM
On behalf of my granddaughter Robert's baby Daughter Isabella I would also like to say Thank you Kyle and everyone else who tried to save Robert..
says ... on Wednesday, Jul 28 at 12:03 AM
July 24th was the worst day of my life. That boy was my baby brother I have never hurt so bad than I do now. I would like to thank everyone for there help in the rescue. I would love to speak with anyone or was involved in the rescue
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 27 at 3:47 PM
On behalf of the family I would like to thank all who were involved in the rescue effort of our love one rob.this is hard for all involved the 24th was a very sad day.special thanks to Kyle Fleming for all your efforts.please give u a call 5108577667
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 27 at 10:31 AM
I would like to Thank you Kyle very much for all your efforts to save my nephew Robert. I'm sure Robert appreciated all that you did also. I can only imagine the pain Kyle is feeling after all his efforts. Kyle our Family Thanks you very much!!!!
says ... on Tuesday, Jul 27 at 8:45 AM
I am proud of my son, Kyle Fleming, for doing all that he could to try and save the drowning victim. Kyle swam the 80 yards across the cove and began search diving. Kyle and another male, pulled the victim from 15 feet of water and began CPR.
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