Naya Rivera autopsy reveals she accidentally drowned and drugs or alcohol played no part in death 

Naya Rivera’s autopsy confirmed that the actress died by drowning and there were no signs drugs or alcohol played a role in her death.  

Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office released the autopsy’s findings on Tuesday confirming that the body found Monday was Rivera. 

It added that the condition of the body of the 33-year-old star was consistent with the time that she was submerged. 

The manner of her death was listed as an accident. 

Glee star Naya Rivera, 33, died by drowning, an autopsy confirmed Tuesday

Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office released the autopsy’s findings on Tuesday

Rivera’s body was recovered from the northeast portion of Lake Piru on Monday

‘The circumstances and visual characteristics all indicated that the body was that of Naya Rivera and the identity has been confirmed by dental comparison,’ the report states.

‘The autopsy findings are consistent with a drowning and the condition of the body is consistent with the time that she was submerged. 

‘No traumatic injuries or disease processes were identified at autopsy.

‘There is no indication from the investigation or examination that drugs or alcohol played a role in the decedent’s death, but specimens will be submitted for toxicology testing,’ it added. 

The date of pronouncement was listed as Monday, July 13.  

The Glee star’s body was recovered from the northeast portion of Lake Piru, located 50 miles north of Los Angeles, on Monday after she went missing last week. 

Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said there was nothing to indicate any foul play took place or that she died by suicide. 

She went missing on July 8 while boating with her four-year-old son Josey. 

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Rivera’s death by drowning on Tuesday

The search began after Rivera went missing on July 8 while boating with her four-year-old son Josey. The pair were swimming when Josey said Rivera didn’t get back on the boat

A search began after the young boy was found alone in a boat in the middle of the lake. He said Rivera never got back onto the boat when they went for a swim. 

A body was found floating on the surface of the lake Monday and Sheriff Ayub said they were ‘confident’ it was Rivera. 

‘Based on the location where the body was found, physical characteristics of the body, clothing found of the body and the physical condition of the body, as well as the absence of any other persons reported in the area, we are confident the body we found is that of Naya Rivera,’ he said. 

Dental records were used to confirm it was her.  

The autopsy confirmed Tuesday her death was a tragic accident.  

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.