Perris man, nephew drown in reservoir in Fallbrook

A 26-year-old Perris man and his young nephew drowned while fishing at a reservoir in Fallbrook in northern San Diego County, authorities said.

Fernando Damian Molina Azpeitia and 3-year-old Gabriel Ramos were fishing late Saturday when they apparently slipped into the steep-sided reservoir, officials said.

Family members saw the child's body floating in the reservoir. He was pronounced dead at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. Sheriff's Department divers recovered Azpeitia's body.

-- Tony Perry in San Diego

Comments

[SafeBoater]

My heart goes out to the victims. Take some time and learn a few water safety tips from http://www.BoatResponsibly.com. I encourage children to wear a life jacket while being near or in the water. There are some situations we cannot prevent but we can prepare for them. My condolences to their family.