DATE/TIME: May 18, 2025 / 6:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Missing Person
LOCATION: 40000 block Village Drive, Big Bear Lake
MISSING PERSON: Tanner Prentiss, 22-year-old male, resident of Santa Barbara County
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UPDATE: May 19, 2025, at 1:25 p.m.
On May 19, 2025, at about 10:23 a.m., following an extensive search by deputies and the Sheriff’s Dive Team, Tanner Prentiss’ body was located in the water near the Pine Knot Marina. Investigators followed up information from people who last saw him. No foul play was indicated, and the Coroner’s Office has assumed the investigation.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tanner’s family, friends and all those who are affected by his loss. The family is requesting privacy as they navigate through this tragic incident.
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SUMMARY: Tanner Prentiss and several friends visited Big Bear Lake on the weekend of May 17, 2025. After going out for the evening, Tanner did not return to his rental cabin. Tanner was last seen on May 17, at approximately 12:30 a.m., on Village Drive, in Big Bear Lake. Tanner possibly walked northbound toward Big Bear Blvd. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and jeans.
Refer: Detective Brett Meelker
Station: Big Bear Station
Phone No. 909-866-0100
Case No. 162500558
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
