Car that went into Fresno County canal was empty, deputies say

Friday, June 16, 2023
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Deputies say a car that went into the Friant-Kern Canal Thursday night was empty.

It was first reported at about 8 pm right off Highway 180 and Alta Avenue, just east of Minkler.
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A dive team responded and emergency crews were at the scene for several hours, but no one was found inside the car or elsewhere.

The scene was cleared at about midnight.
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It's not yet known how the car ended up in the canal.
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