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One dead, one rescued in California river drownings
One person died and another is in critical condition after a possible drowning in the San Joaquin River.
Published June 24, 2024 at 12:53pm by Max Hauptman
Drowning Incident in Fresno County, California Claims One Life
One dead and one critical after drowning incident in San Joaquin River.
Fresno County, CA - A tragic drowning incident has left one person dead and another fighting for their life after they were rescued by a Good Samaritan on Sunday.
At 4 p.m. on Sunday, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office and EMS responded to an emergency call at Skaggs Bridge Park, Kerman, CA. A man had been pulled from the San Joaquin River and was rushed to hospital in critical condition.
In a brave effort, a fellow swimmer took it upon himself to save the struggling man, ensuring he made it to shore.
Two Men, Unable to Swim
First responders were then alerted to a second person missing in the river. The Sheriff's Department dive team recovered the body of the second man at 7 p.m. that evening.
The Fresno County Sheriff's Office stated:
"Neither man knew how to swim nor was wearing a life jacket."
Max Hauptman
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