Cold/Wind Chill — Northern San Joaquin Valley, California

2024-08-06 · Northern San Joaquin Valley, California

Event narrative

A report of a distressed person in the water on the Stanislaus River near Salida, CA was received around 7:45 PM. By 8:18 PM, the body of a 26-year old male was recovered. Lifesaving measures were attempted by first responders, but he was later pronounced deceased.

Wider weather episode

Two bodies were recovered over an early August weekend due to cold-water drownings. The first was found on 8/3 in the American River at the Clay Banks near Rancho Cordova. A man in his 30s went underwater and never resurfaced. He was not wearing a life jacket. The second male was found on 8/4 in the Sacramento River, 1 mile south of Garcia Bend in the Pocket neighborhood. He went underwater and never resurfaced. A third body was recovered on 8/6 on the Stanislaus River near Salida, CA. Emergency personnel responded to a report of a distressed person in the water. The body of a 26 year old male was found, and lifesaving measures were attempted but he was later pronounced deceased.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208484. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.