Arizona High School Senior Drowns in Canyon Lake Days Before Graduation
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By Staff Author Published on May 11, 2026 01:23PM EDT
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Summary
An 18-year-old high school senior, Jaysyn Robles, drowned at Canyon Lake in Arizona just days before his scheduled graduation. The incident occurred at the Boulder Picnic recreation site when Robles attempted to swim across a cove and began struggling. Bystanders tried to rescue him, but he became submerged and did not resurface. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office ROV Unit and Dive Team responded to the scene.
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Authorities said 18-year-old Jaysyn Robles attempted to swim across a cove 'when he began to struggle in the water.'
Bystanders attempted to rescue the young man, but to no avail. Robles eventually became submerged in the water and did not resurface.
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