A woman of identity swept Eagle Falls; fundraising campaign began to support his children

Authorities have identified a woman who died after being swept by Eagle Falls on Lake Tahoe.

Stephanie Espinosa, a 35-year-old resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, was sitting in one of the water pools on Friday near Eagle Falls, a popular Tahoe's Emerald Bay destination, according to the Sheriff's Office from El Dorado County. While looking for a branch, Espinosa slipped and was swept away by the fast waters of the waterfall.

Search and rescue resources have been deployed. They found Espinosa – a mother of three and a frequent visitor to Tahoe, according to her family – who died.

Originally, the North Tahoe Fire Protection District reported Friday in a Facebook message that Espinosa was taking photos when she lost her footing.

This information was based on preliminary information provided by the sheriff's office and bystanders, according to a Sunday report issued by the fire department.

The incident is being investigated by California State Parks. The sheriff's office manages the coroner's inquest.

A GoFundMe campaign was launched to raise funds for funeral services and the Espinosa family.

The campaign says she is survived by her three children, her mother, two brothers and four sisters.

"She was a mother figure for all her siblings and was raising one of her youngest sisters as she had done with several other siblings," according to the GoFundMe newspaper.

The North Tahoe Fire Protection District, in a Facebook post on Sunday, reminded visitors of the dangers that exist in the Tahoe Basin.

"Our message is to help visitors understand the dangers inherent in our beautiful region, and especially after this record winter, our creeks, rivers, waterfalls and lakes harbor many dangers that visitors must be aware of. Our only hope is that this tragic accident will help others to take it into account and to exercise extreme caution when they recreate themselves in the area. "