Search for Hume Lake drowning victim suspended

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County Sheriff's Office says its dive unit has suspended the search for a 27-year-old man who drowned at Hume Lake.

Deputies were dispatched to Hume Lake around 4 p.m. Friday to help the U.S. Forest Service with a reported drowning. A Forest Service officer said bystanders and staff from nearby Hume Lake Christian Camp were in the water searching for the lost swimmer.

When deputies arrived, they spoke with the victim's family and witnesses at the scene. Sheriff's officials say the male victim was visiting Hume Lake with his family. A family member said the man was seen struggling in the water and calling for help near Sandy Point before he disappeared below the surface.

The man was in good physical condition, knew how to swim, and had not been drinking or taking any medicine, his family told authorities. The victim's name has not been released.

Authorities say heavy aquatic vegetation has hampered recovery efforts, which are scheduled to resume Sunday morning.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Fresno County Sheriff's Office at (559) 600-3111.