Leeneia, the area where those people were trapped, is at Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake. It's a very civilized area not far from the city of Fresno. I went there many times when I lived in Fresno, and wouldn't dream that it would be a hazardous area. It's green and beautiful while Fresno is hot and miserable in summer. It's where Fresno people go to cool off in summer. It seems very safe. I'm sure this disaster was totally unexpected.

-Joe-