Man dies after canoe overturns, drowns in the San Joaquin River, officials say

Updated 16 minutes ago
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man has died after he drowned in the San Joaquin River on Saturday afternoon.

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According to authorities, around 4:30 p.m., a canoe with three people on board overturned into the river near Sycamore Island.

Two of the occupants were able to swim to the shore safely but the third person did not.

Multiple agencies responded to the water rescue, including the Madera County Sheriff's Office, Fresno Fire, North Central Fire and Madera County Fire Department.



The Fresno Fire Water Rescue Team found the man with help from CHP's helicopter and got him out of the water.

Officials provided medical aid, and he was taken to the hospital, where he later died, according to MCSO.

His identity has not yet been released.
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