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One person dead after being pulled from the American River, family says | Update

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said the person was taken out of the American River with help from law enforcement.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Family members say an 18-year-old man is dead after he was pulled from the American River Saturday.

According to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, the person was removed by rescue boats with the help of law enforcement just after 6:30 p.m.

1 victim was located in the river and removed by rescue boats with the assistance of @SacPolice, @SacRegionalParks and @sacsheriff. The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition. As a reminder to our community,wear a life jacket and please be safe on the river!
— Metro Fire of Sacramento (@metrofirepio) May 22, 2022

The person was taken to the hospital and was said to be in critical condition. On Sunday, family members told ABC10 that the 18-year-old had died.

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