RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — A teenager's body was recovered from the American River in Rancho Cordova Wednesday after they went missing Tuesday.
Sacramento County Regional Park said the teenager was found Wednesday around 10 a.m. Their name and age haven't been released, but officials confirmed the teen wasn't wearing a life jacket.
The fire district said crews responded to a water rescue on the American River at Clay Banks Park around 3 p.m. Tuesday. Capt. Mark Nunez, a fire district spokesperson, said two people went in the water and they weren't very strong swimmers.
A 25-year-old man was rescued by a civilian diver along the shore and was taken to a hospital, according to Nunez. Officials said they believed a 16-year-old boy was still in the water.
Nunez said Tuesday crews didn't know if the two individuals were related.
"We believe they were just out here to have a nice, relaxing day," Nunez said. "The water along here at Clay Banks on the American River is very strong and has the ability — like it did today — to pull someone under. Even the best swimmers aren't able to overcome the type of water that's out here."
California State Parks also responded to the incident.
"If you're going to come out and have a relaxing, enjoyable day on the American River, we ask that you wear a life vest and use the appropriate-style floatation device when going downstream," Nunez said.
A spokesperson for the county park rangers said the search was called off Tuesday night. It resumed Wednesday morning.
