In early August twenty twenty two, sixteen year old Kiely Rodni disappeared after attending a large gathering at Prosser Family Campground in northern California. Her vehicle, a silver Honda CRV, went missing as well. Law enforcement and volunteers launched one of the largest regional searches in years. They canvassed roads, scanned nearby reservoirs, interviewed attendees, and expanded the search far beyond the campground. Despite this effort, no trace of Kiely or her vehicle surfaced.

Uncertainty grew as witness accounts varied, phone data proved imprecise, and the reservoir beside the campground was repeatedly scanned but declared clear. Community involvement intensified, and pressure mounted as days passed without progress. Media coverage widened the spotlight on search decisions and conflicting leads.

In the third week, a specialized volunteer dive team arrived and re-examined Prosser Creek Reservoir using targeted sonar techniques. Within hours they located a submerged vehicle in fourteen feet of water. Divers confirmed it was Kiely’s Honda CRV, with remains inside. The discovery challenged earlier assumptions and raised questions about sonar reliability, environmental conditions, and initial search methods.

Officials later determined the cause of death was drowning and classified the manner as accidental. The case concluded with clarity about what happened but lingering concern about why the vehicle was missed during earlier searches and how easily crucial evidence can remain hidden in familiar terrain.