New details have emerged about Naya Rivera’s tragic drowning at Lake Piru in 2020. Her young son, Josey, made a brave attempt to save her—but something unexpected got in his way. His father, Ryan Dorsey, recently shared what truly happened that heartbreaking day.
Naya Rivera’s death on July 8, 2020, left many unanswered questions. Known for her role as Santana Lopez on “Glee,” Naya had taken her son on a boating trip at Lake Piru. When the boat was found adrift hours later with Josey alone and asleep, panic set in.
Authorities launched a large-scale search, but it would take five days to recover her body. While Josey survived, his memories of that day gradually surfaced. Recently, his father revealed new details about those terrifying moments—how his son wanted to save his mother, and what stopped him.
