A heartbreaking incident at one of Northern California’s most popular recreational spots has claimed the life of a young child and prompted urgent warnings from authorities about water safety. On Monday, April 6, 2026, a 5-year-old boy drowned at Turntable Bay on Lake Shasta after entering the water without a life jacket. According to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 11:22 a.m. following reports of a missing child in the water. The boy had g