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Updated: 4:40 AM Jul 6, 2009
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office: Missing Boy Presumed Dead
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is saying that 6-year-old Apollo Fuller is presumed to have drowned. The child went missing Saturday afternoon while camping at Lahontan Lake with his family.
Posted: 5:59 PM Jul 4, 2009Reporter: Staff Email Address: news@kolotv.com |
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This breaks my heart. I used to be one of the many teachers that loved this little boy. He sat in my lap many mornings wrapped up in his blanket and didn't want to do anything else but be hugged. He was such a sweetheart and I am so so sorry for his family and especially his dad. He gave him about a billion kisses before he could leave in the mornings..We love you Apollo.
grandfather, What happen to my grandson should not of happen. I pray to God this should never happen to anyone. It is a living hell, that some of us will never get over. The hanger I have, I hope will go away some day, or I may end up with no friends. As my son said not knowing if he was taken or in the lake was worse than not knowing. heaven help the ones that new and didn't speak up. To the few people who talked about the Sheriffs, I think with what they new Sat. they did a great job. There was no need to stop cars or motor home Sun when they new AJ was in the lake. Dogs don't tell STORYS. For Jackie and Jeff Denson not only did they had a lost they will never get over two weeks ago, now they also have lost a wonderful,sweet nephew. TJ's best buddy.
I wanted to post a message to Apollo's family....I used to work at University Preschool/Little Bear, and Apollo was in my class...I was so sad to hear about this story, and know that you all are in my prayers...I remember him as being a sweet little boy, sometimes quiet, always enjoyed being with his friends at school....all my love, Apollo...Miss Debora
My family was there on beach 3 until Sunday afternoon. Nobody went through our trailer, or our friends'. I didn't see anyone going through the sage brush looking. I saw one boat hours later, one helicopter hours later. I only saw one dog. I don't know where some of you who saw the "great job the police" did, but you weren't on beach three. We moved to Reno from Oregon, I hope and pray that the police do a better job in Reno then they did there. If your child ever goes missing while camping, get all the campers to help search, you'll have a better chance finding your child. As for those of you blaming the parents, shame on you. I hope and pray that nothing ever happens to your children the one second you may glance away. There are times all of us could look away and something could of happened. Say your prayers it hasn't happened to you. I pray for your sak that God isn't reading these comments. Throw the first stone, remember? I pray God will heal your broken hearts, AJ's family.
IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY, DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL. As parents, we have all been in situations where our child could of been hurt, harmed, ect. It only takes a second for something to happen, how dare anyone blame the parents. Do you really think you are helping anyone. do you really think any of us want to hear your opinion? We were camping at Beach 3, there were so many people. I was watching my three children the entire time, obviously I couldn't see them all at the same time. It just takes a second looking away. My children were told to wear lifejackets, everyonce inawhile my boys would take them off so they could go under water. I was watching, but it only takes one glance away. As for the police, shame on you. I truly hope my children don't ever go missing, I couldn't rely on them. That lake should of been shut down, trailers searched, no swimming, getting as many campers to help look. 95% of us would of done anything to help. None of us are perfect, don't throw stones.
I am so sorry, our hearts and prayers go out to you. We were there camping, we feel so close to this horrible accident. We were there until Sunday and everywhere we went we were looking for him. We are shocked by the police's response. It made very concerned if my children ever went missing, it didn't seem like a priority to them. Why weren't they searching our trailers, or having us help? Nothing is going to make it better and the Fourth of July will never be the same to you and us. We will always remember your beautiful little boy and say a prayer for him and you every Fourth of July. Please contact me with the funeral information, we would love to be there to show our support. We feel very close to you and what you're going through. We prayed so hard that he would be found unharmed, my family has cried a lot for you. It was even weird leaving to come home, we felt like we were giving up if we left. You will always be in our hearts, thoughts, & prayers. I hope God can heal your pain.
Thank you to all those who left caring comments and prayers for our family. For those who's opinions don't matter...until you know all of the facts, DO NOT judge us. Becareful for what you say. You might just be walking in our shoes someday. And know the pain we feel. Why would anybody wish this kind of sorrow on anybody?
The family would like to thank everyone for there concern, he was pulled from the water Monday afternoon. Please put life vests on your little ones so no one else goes through the pain we feel. God bless
Breaking News: Found at Lahontan Save Email Print Posted: 6:31 PM Jul 6, 2009 Last Updated: 6:31 PM Jul 6, 2009 Reporter: Staff Email Address: news@kolotv.com A | A | A The body of Apollo Fuller has been recovered by authorities at Lahontan Reservoir. The six-year-old had been missing since Saturday afternoon.
I live in Silver springs and I agree the cops could have done alot more! Lyon county has more sex offenders in their county then any other in northern Nevada! And the parks should have had a check point at the enterance on Fir and 5th as soon as it was reported! The sheriff's department, with its p**s poor efforts, have disappointed the community for some time. So, when people from another county, that don't pay their wages, need help it's no surprise that they don't give anymore effort then they do on a daily basis. I hope that the child is alive and well! And thank you to the volunteers for their honest effort! I wish our county's finest could have made the same effort!
We were out at the lake that day. I am so sad for this poor kid, but at the same time, so angry that this happened! Lahontan is a dangerous lake, you watch your kids when you go there! Particularly on a holiday weekend when there are more accidents, more people, and drunks lighting off fireworks for 3 straight days... How do you let your "not-so-strong-swimmer" wander around a lake, reportedly jumping on a floating trampoline, and not know where he is?!?! This is not the authorities fault, they did what they could. They may have stopped searching vehicles at that point because he is sadly presumed dead according to the cadaver dogs that tracked his scent into the water. This falls on the people who were supposed to be watching him! And the "young adult" who failed to report until 24 hrs after he went missing that he was actually last seen on the trampoline in the lake. You cannot blame the authorities on this one. This is sadly a case of horrible judgment on the family!
I was at the lake as well on Beach 7 and my husband works at the lake. It's interesting to see how quick people can be to point a finger without knowing full facts of what has happened so far. There are a lot of rumors and I can assure every one that every thing possible was being done and is still being done. They called in volunteers and agencies from different areas and they were checking cars, speaking to everyone and doing searches. People also need to understand that weather conditions and that the water is murky can make some of the search equipment not work properly which could cause delays in the search. My husband worked over 14 hours that day helping in the search so don’t be so quick to judge until full details are known. My self, friends and family spent time looking for him as well and we are praying they still find him safe. I have a 4 year old daughter so I can only imagine what the family is going through.
We were at Lahontan on the 4th when we were told of the sweet little boys disappearance. I pray he is safe in GODS hands where ever he is. We'll be praying for him and all of his family. This shouldn't happen to anyone.
did they find this little boy ?was he on the fallon side or on the sliver springs side what day did he come up missing i can keep my eyes out as i come and go and i can let other people out here i will watch the news tonite so i can find out more i pray to god he is found i hope he just got lost and is trying to stay cool tell someone finds him i hope they are still looking for him please god be with him keep him safe and help him hold on were ever he is cynthia
our friends and family were on the same beach as the Missing boy he came to our beach and played with our kids,making sand castles.His camp was at least 150 yrds away from us.The Biggest mistake i have seen with the investigation was the vehicles were not searched, you cant assume the boy drowned just because his flip/flops was near the water.what a shame , this tragic accident could have been avoided.