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Volunteer diver finds bodies to bring closure to 2 Central Valley families
MERCED COUNTY - Volunteer diver Juan Heredia found the body of a 15-year-old student in Stockton back in March. He is now being credited with finding the body of Brenda Duran, who went missing in the San Joaquin River last week.Duran went into the water to save her children Friday, and her body was discovered by Heredia Saturday afternoon.Heredia's family is also his team. Fully geared and ready to dive into the Merced River, he never goes in without a kiss from his wife and daughter. Heredia, who lives in Stockton, said he does this because he wants to...
‘Absolutely treacherous’: Search continues for teen swept by Merced Co. river
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The search continues for a 17-year-old who was swept away in a river in Merced County. The sheriff’s office says recovery efforts are underway and are reminding the community of water safety. Deputies say this river- the Merced River in McConnell State Park is where a 17-year-old was swept away […]
Robert Monreal Killed in Solo-Car Accident on North Russell Avenue [Dos Palos, CA]
26-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Single-Car Collision near West Althea Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. near West Althea Avenue, just south of Dos Palos. For unknown reasons, a vehicle traveling southbound lost control and veered off the road into a water-filled canal. Emergency units and the water...
Lake Yosemite closed until further notice
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Merced County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday the closure of Lake Yosemite on UC Merced’s campus. “Lake Yosemite will be closed starting today until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation during this time,” wrote the Sheriff’s Office on social media. On Tuesday, the day after the closure was announced, an […]
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