Mono County Points of Interest

Tragedy at Convict Lake 22 June 2009
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Tragedy at Convict Lake
Convict Lake Loop
Convict Lake

On February 19, 1990, a tragedy occurred at this site. Three boys from a local youth camp fell through the ice. Two counselors, David Myers and Randy Porter, U.S. Forest Service employee Clay Cutter, and Long Valley Fire Captain Vidar Anderson sacrificed their lives while attempting a heroic rescue. This plaque is dedicated to those brave men.

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