" When was Markley Cove resort closed? Did I miss something? "

" It was a very sad day for all those who witnessed the event. Please, Please Please swallow your pride and wear a life jacket when you're on the water. We love to have visitors come to our Lake and we love it even more when they are able to safely make it home.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims family and friends.
Also for information NVR ...Markley Cove and Steele Park are also open as well!!! "

" Morris, it was about the time Oak Shores was made a "resort." "

" The worst thing about these tragedies is that they are ALWAYS preventable. "

" thank you for correcting your article. "

" One of the benefits of having such large crowds at Lake Berryessa during holiday weekends was having plenty of boats and healthy swimmers around to aid swimmers in trouble.

It's a shame that there were enough people to watch, but not enough to help. "

" Personal Flotation Device. P.F.D. They don't do any good when they are not worn. "

" random name here: Even when the lake is crowded, people drown. People drown because they are too cool to wear a life vest/jacket. People drown because they are strong swimmers and don't need a life vest/jacket (so they think). People drown because they are drunk, stoned, tired, or just plain stupid and get in the water without proper safety equipment.

A healthy swimmer is not a de facto life guard. When I am at the lake, my responsibility is to ensure my safety and that of my family. If I am in a position to render aid, I would certainly do so. But to put my life at risk for someone who will likely have slipped below the surface and beyond my reach by the time I arrive at that point only serves complicate the problem. Those people who remained on shore and called 911 did the right thing.

People drown! And it is always tragic, catastrophic, and horrible for all who witness the event and those related to the deceased.

95% of drowning fatalities are entirely preventable.

A drowning "victim" is someone who drowns because another person intentionally held that "victim" below the water until the "victim" expired. A person who gets out in the water without reasonable and available safety equipment and drowns is (in my opinion) a suicide.

I have no compassion for any adult who dies as a result of their own poor judgment. My heart does go out to all who had to witness the result of such foolish actions. "

" It is always sad to hear when someone drowns. Without knowing all of the circumstances I certainly would not judge this person. My condolences to his family and friends.

Swimming is a wonderful sport and form of recreation. No everyone does not need to wear a life vest. People die walking down stairs, tripping, falling, etc. All children should learn to swim at an early age. Safety and good sense should accompany every swim. "

" Have some compassion for the family who may read your comment. "