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CBS News
24-05-2025
- CBS News
Kayaker missing after flipping into Hell Hole Reservoir near Lake Tahoe
PLACER COUNTY — A dive team is searching for a missing kayaker who flipped into Hell Hole Reservoir in Northern California, officials said Friday. The Placer County Sheriff's Office said two men were kayaking on the reservoir, just west of Lake Tahoe, on Thursday evening when they both flipped into the water. As both men attempted to swim to shore, one made it but lost sight of the other. As of early Friday evening, the sheriff's office said it was nearing the point where the search would be labeled a recovery effort. At the beginning of May, another kayaker went missing in Placer County after flipping into the American River near the No Hands Bridge. A couple of weeks later, a body was recovered from the Oregon Bar area of the American River, near the North Fork. Investigators have not said whether or not the body found was that of the kayaker who went missing in the river.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
2 hikers airlifted after getting lost near Foresthill
FORESTHILL — Two hikers are alive and well after being rescued from a remote area outside of Foresthill in California's Placer County. It happened Friday afternoon along the Mumford Bar Trail, about 20 miles from Foresthill. According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, the hikers lost the trail and ran out of food. Fortunately, they had a GPS device and were able to send out an emergency text for help. In a series of messages, dispatchers instructed the pair to shelter in place overnight while a search and rescue team was assembled. Crews located the hikers early the next morning, but due to their condition, they were airlifted to safety. The sheriff's office says this is an important reminder to always be prepared before hitting the trails, especially in remote parts of the Sierra. Being equipped with the right gear and emergency tools could buy you time and even save your life. "There are places all across Placer County and the Sierra where you're not prepared for what you're about to encounter. So educating yourself on that, really reading up on the trails, and knowing what you're getting into before you do something is paramount," said Elise Soviar, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office. If you plan on hiking, the Placer County Sheriff's Office recommends: Bringing enough food and water for at least 24 hours Wearing proper shoes and clothing Researching your trail ahead of time Telling someone where you're going and when you plan to return If you're headed to a more remote area, consider carrying a satellite phone or GPS tracking device. In this case, it made all the difference.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sheriff's Dive Team recovers body from American River
( — The Placer County Sheriff's Office recovered a body in the American River on Sunday. According to PCSO, the sheriff's dive team found a body in the Oregon Bay area. Live Blog: NWS issues its First Red Flag Warning of the season At this time, crews said the identity of the individual has not yet been confirmed. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
18-05-2025
- CBS News
Body of drowning victim recovered from American River in Placer County
OREGON BAR – A body was recovered from the American River in Placer County on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The Placer County Sheriff's Office said the drowning victim's body was located in the area of Oregon Bar, which is located on the north fork of the river. The victim's identity has not been released at this time. Earlier this month, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said it was upriver searching for a missing kayaker who flipped near the No Hands Bridge near the American River confluence. That person is still unaccounted for.
CBS News
18-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Grass fire near Roseville closes part of West Sunset Boulevard
PLACER COUNTY – A grass fire burning near Roseville has closed West Sunset Boulevard on Sunday afternoon, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies said the fire is burning west of Fiddyment Road near West Sunset. The following roads are closed: West Sunset Boulevard at Fiddyment Road West Sunset Boulevard at Amoruso Way Fiddyment Road at Athens Avenue No evacuations have been issued at this time. Details about the fire have not been released.
