DATE/TIME: July 15, 2026, approximately 11:03 p.m.
INCIDENT: 18-year-old Female Dies After Fall at Big Bear Dam
LOCATION: 37800 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake
VICTIM(S): 18-year-old Female, Resident of Big Bear
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 11:03 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station were dispatched to the Big Bear Dam at 37800 Big Bear Boulevard, in Big Bear Lake, for a search and rescue of an 18-year-old female that had fallen.
When deputies arrived, they learned the female was under the Highway 18 Bridge with friends when she fell from the top of the support structure under the highway. Deputies and Big Bear Fire Department first responders descended down the hillside to the location where the female had fallen and located her at the bottom of the hill. Big Bear Fire paramedics initiated lifesaving measures on the female, however, despite their efforts, she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Based on the preliminary investigation, there are no indications of suspicious circumstances surrounding the young woman's death; however, the investigation remains open and ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at (844) 909-3006 or text "REPORT" to (844) 909-3006. You may leave information on the website at https:////mobile.catapultem.com/sbcsd/Sites
Refer: Deputy Gober / Deputy Phung
Station: Big Bear Sheriff Station
Phone No. (909)866-0100
Case No. 062600505
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
