RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — Five people were rescued from the American River Saturday, according to officials.
Two people were stranded and rescued just before 4 p.m. near Tiffany Lane in Rancho Cordova while three others were in a different location needing help at the same time, according to Sacramento Metro Fire.
Officials say helicopters and boats from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office and Sacramento Metro Fire Department helped rescue people from the water.
It comes hours after a water rescue turned recovery for a man began just a bit north in the same river.
According to fire officials, the man was rafting down the river with a larger party near Clay Banks. At some point, he was swept underwater and did not resurface.
Officials are still searching in the area for the man, but say it’s dangerous due to how busy the waterway is with thousands of people on the river.
More extensive searches will start Sunday morning.
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is urging people to be safe in and around the water and boats, providing these tips:
- Conduct a Vessel Check: You have the correct safety equipment on board such as life jackets, flares, navigation lights, a horn or whistle, and a first aid kit.
- File a Float Plan: Email/text a float plan to a loved one or friend with details of your trip in case of an emergency.
- Wear a Life Jacket: Everyone should wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when in or near the water.
- Avoid Alcohol: Do not drink and boat.
- Supervise Children: Actively supervise children in and around open bodies of water. Appoint a designated “water watcher,” taking turns with other adults.
- Be Cautious in Rivers: Rivers will rise as snow melts and will be dangerously cold.
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