Highlights
- Jaysyn Robles, 18, drowned Friday at Canyon Lake northeast of the Valley while attempting to swim across a cove.
- MCSO Lake Patrol deputies responded around 12:45 p.m. and the Dive Team located Robles underwater near the Boulder recreation site.
- Nearby observers tried to rescue Robles themselves but were unsuccessful; authorities found no indication of foul play.
- The incident was independently confirmed by azfamily.com and FOX 10 Phoenix.
Jaysyn Robles, 18, drowned Friday afternoon at Canyon Lake after struggling to swim across a cove near the Boulder recreation site, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.
Lake Patrol deputies responded to the scene around 12:45 p.m. Bystanders who witnessed Robles in distress attempted to pull him to safety themselves but were unsuccessful, according to MCSO. The MCSO Dive Team subsequently located Robles underwater. Authorities found no indications of foul play.
The drowning was also reported by azfamily.com and FOX 10 Phoenix. No additional details about Robles or the circumstances leading to the incident have been released by MCSO.
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- ktar.com retrieved 09/05/2026 19:10
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 09/05/2026 19:10
- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 09/05/2026 19:10
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