Mon, June 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC
KCSO searching for person swept in Kern River
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office and Kern Valley Search and Rescue have launched a rescue operation after a man was swept away in the Kern River Saturday.
According to KCSO, multiple boat teams, drones and helicopters were deployed to conduct the search.
Deputies are still searching as of Monday morning.
17 News has reached out to KCSO for more information.
Check back for updates.
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