22-year-old vanishes walking back to cabin at lake, California sheriff says

Update: The body of Tanner Prentiss was found in the water near the Pine Knot Marina, San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies said in a Monday, May 19, news release.

The original story is below.

A 22-year-old remains missing after vanishing while walking back to his cabin at Big Bear Lake, California sheriff’s officials reported.

Tanner Prentiss of Santa Barbara County, who was visiting the resort lake with friends, was last seen at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.

Prentiss, wearing a black hoodie and jeans, was seen walking on Village Drive toward Big Bear Boulevard and his rental cabin after going out for the evening, deputies said.

He is a “beloved” student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, KTLA reported.

Deputies ask anyone with information to call 909-866-0100.

Big Bear Lake is about a 100-mile drive east from Los Angeles.

This story was originally published May 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM with the headline "22-year-old vanishes walking back to cabin at lake, California sheriff says."