" it really bothers me knowing that i have benn fishing ang swimming in the lake and if i can remember corrwectly..in 2006 i was there when a woman was pulled out of the water falling aprt and stuff..

it is really hard seeing that kind of stuff but it happens.. "

" gogo -- things are born, eat, sleep, defecate and die in our waterways... If we worried about it too much, we'd have trouble drinking the water (which is at least purified somehow). Those man-made reservoirs like Berryessa, Hennessey, etc. freak me out more because it's just like a huge puddle, none of the natural flow and all that... just a psychological thing I guess. I don't like swimming in those lakes. "

" Lake Berryessa has one of the highest drowning records in the U.S.. I have personally known someone that drowned there and have seen many near misses and accidents on the lake. I would not be one bit surprised to find out that there were still unrecovered bodies in it. It has very bad visibility for divers and alot of obstacles from some of the old structures that were not demolished before they flooded the valley. I think if people could really see what all is underneath them, they wouldn't be so eager to swim in it. "

" Starling: they demolished everything before filling the lake. There were no structures left standing. And if there had been...it's been more than 50 years thus they would have deteriorated in the water. However, there are numerous trees, foliage, brush, fishing line, and other hazards that make swiming in shallow areas very dangerous. If someone is not a strong swimmer, they should wear a life vest. "

" Many years ago I used to ski in this lake. I was always aware that this was a area to be careful and take notice of everything around me. Their have always been several drowning there each year. When people start drinking it becomes a even larger danger. Being older now and more responsible I wouldn't ski there now. There are a lot of under currents. Why wasn't this wasn't cleaned up before they flooded the valley? It's to late now. Hopefully everyone will be careful there this summer. "

" According to US Coast Guard statistics, 90% of drowning victims were not wearing a lifejacket. I would be willing to bet that this individual was not wearing one either. Swimming is an all inclusive activity. You are exerting effort with your arms and your legs. This causes a person to tire out faster. When you are on land and get that tired, you can sit down and catch your breath. When you are in the water, over your head, and get that tired, you have few options. If you are wearing a lifejacket, you can at least roll on to your back and catch a break. As a child, my parents never allowed us in the water without a lifejacket, and we are all strong swimmers. My grandfather was the Chief of Police, and my uncles were all Deputy Sheriffs. I have witnessed more than a few river or lake search for drowning victims. My Grandpa and uncles wanted us to see these to make the impression, and it did. Today, I have three kids of my own, and we enjoy going to the lakes and boating. Everyone, including myself, wears a lifejacket. "

" This is the first drowning in years i can remember that wasnt caused by someone doin somethin stupid. Usually people get sloppy drunk and try jumpin off the rock to look cool and dont come up. ive seen that more times than a person should over the years "

" blammo: you're wrong. Not all of the structures were demolished when the lake was created. During extreme drought years the tops of building can be seen. "

" blammo...that statement that everything was demolished before filling the lake is incorrect. Don't you remember a few years ago when the lake was so low that you could see the bridge?
This is such a dangerous Lake. Beautiful yes, and great fishing too. But not a Lake to swim in. The strange currents and especially with a wind like was blowing the other day. Poor silly kids. Just like all the other people that have lost their lives to the Lake....they were just out having fun.
My prayers are with the young mans family and to his friends that were with him on that terrible day. "

" If the museum at the Veterans Home is still having the show about Lake Berryessa you should make an effort to go see it. It is very interesting, nothing was left standing over three feet tall. "

" Starling: If memory serves, at last count there were 15 unrecovered in Lake Berryessa. I might be off by one or two, but it's close. "

" Lake Berryessa is not anymore dangerous than any lake and there are no currents except for the surface wind currents that sometimes will occur. These swimmers were just not in very good shape and did not know what they were doing. I swim all over the lake and have never had a problem...but then I swim on a regular basis so I am used to it. Does not matter where you are if you can't swim very well cause you are likely to drown if the bottom is deeper than you are tall. Stupidity has its consequences. If you don't swim all that much, stay out but there is no reason to scare people away that know how to swim. Its jumping off of things like the bridge in to the lake that is REALLY stupid and should NEVER be attempted by anyone. No way to know how deep you will go and what you may hit under water. "

" petebo....I am terribly sorry to hear you think that the Lake is not dangerous or has any kind of undercurrent. I hope that we will not be reading about your body being searched for anytime soon. Anyone that thinks that they are not in harms way any time that they jump into that Lake are NOT paying attention to safety or reason. All safety measures should be taken at all times. Life jackets? I know they don't look "cool and sexy"........but remember you aren't going to be too cute when they pull you out.....that is if they find you. I am not trying to be mean. It is just that kind of indestructable thinking that gets people hurt....and worse. No one else that has lost their lives to the Lake thought they would either. Here's to a long life........ "