Police: Missing Madera man found at the bottom of a river

Sunday, June 23, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A missing Madera man was found at the bottom of a river on Sunday, according to police.

57-year-old Francisco Vargas was last seen leaving his home on Tulare Street Saturday morning. Police say Vargas had early signs of dementia and was partially blind in one eye.
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Investigators found Vargas at the bottom of a river and believe he had drowned. Police have not verified the cause of the death, but say alcohol may have been a contributing factor.

There were no signs of foul play, officers said. No other immediate information was available.
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