File photo of Millerton Lake.
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A 28-year-old man was airlifted to St. Agnes Hospital after a drowning at Millerton Lake.Park officials and lifeguards found the man about 15 yards from shore after a dive.Lifeguards began CPR after finding the man who had been underwater for about 10 minutes.
A 28-year-old man was airlifted to the hospital after a drowning Sunday afternoon at Millerton Lake.
The incident happened around 5:17 p.m. in the La Playa area of the lake.
Park officials initiated a dive line search, and lifeguards located the man about 15 yards from shore after he had been underwater for approximately 10 minutes.
Lifeguards began CPR before the man was airlifted to St. Agnes Hospital. His condition has not been released.
Park officials said the man was not wearing a life jacket.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire also responded.
This story was originally published August 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
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