Man falls into vault toilet at Sierra campground and can’t get out – The Press Democrat

Published
June 24, 2026
Location
Sierra, Nevada
Camp Edison, west shore of Shaver Lake
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Incident type
Fall, Premises

Summary

Fall Injury Sierra Nevada in Sierra, Nevada: A man fell into a vault toilet at Camp Edison on the west shore of Shaver Lake around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, while trying to retrieve his sunglasses. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office found him trapped in the holding pit of the no-flush toilet. Due to his exposure to urine, fecal matter and chemicals, he was put through a decontamination process.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Camp Edison Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Man falls into vault toilet at Sierra campground and can’t get out – The Press Democrat

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