March 28, 2022 - The Merced County Sheriff's Office reports at around 2:15 P.M. Sunday, we received calls about a possible drowning at Lake Yosemite in Merced.

Two adult Hispanic males were swimming out by the pier when one went underwater. The other man tried to save the man and started to struggle. When Deputies arrived, witnesses had one man pulled out of the water. He was transported to a local area hospital and his condition is currently unknown.

The Merced County Sheriff's Water Rescue and Recovery Team were called to locate the second man. Divers were able to recover the man and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

As the weather becomes warmer, we’d like to remind you to swim safely this season. Know your limits and be aware of the area you’re swimming in.
Source: Merced County Sheriff's Office