Body pulled from canal in central Fresno, officials say

Thursday, July 21, 2022
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Investigators have identified the man found dead in a Central Fresno canal.

Firefighters and police officers were called to the Dry Creek Canal off H Street and Arroyo Avenue around 6:30 Wednesday morning.
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That's where they found the body of 60-year-old Ruben Aguilar pinned against a dam that reduces water flow in the canal.

Authorities believe his body had been in the water for some time.
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First responders are reminding everyone to stay out of canals.

They say water may look calm on the surface, but it's moving fast and can quickly sweep you under.
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