May 29, 2023 – Inyo County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at about 2:50 p.m. Inyo County Sheriff's Office received a call of a 58-year-old female who fell into Bishop Creek east of Aspendell.  The female was reportedly unconscious and stuck in the water on a log.  Inyo County Sheriff Deputies, CAL-Fire, Forest Service, Aspendell Volunteer Fire Department, Bishop Volunteer Fire Department, Coast to Coast Ambulance Service, along with Riverside County Sheriff's Office Swift Water Rescue Team, who is currently on standby in Inyo County responded. 

The victim’s son attempted to rescue his mother but was also swept away due to the fast-moving water.  The son self-rescued himself and summoned emergency personnel.  The Swift Water Team was able to reach the victim after multiple attempts of entering the dangerous conditions and recovered the deceased victim. 

We would like to remind everyone with run off increasing daily the waterways in the area have become a safety hazard causing several areas to be closed.  We urge everyone to not attempt to stand near or cross the fast-moving water.  One slip on the unstable banks or rocks can lead to a life-threatening situation.

Source & photo: Inyo County Sheriff's Office