The Sutter County Sheriff's Office search and rescue team helped retrieve two bodies from local waterways within the same week. Now, they're emphasizing the importance of river safety as temperatures continue to rise.
"The riverbed itself can change, and the shoreline changes. So whether you're a swimmer or a boater, those both come into play. There are hazards that are sometimes concealed by the surface of the water," said Deputy Sheriff Andre Licon.
"It just catches your feet and lower body and starts dragging you downstream. You're 180 degrees from the direction you want to be, and the chances of you fighting that current, even with fins on and a dive suit, are almost impossible," said Licon.
"You go, 'Oh gosh. I've been on that river a thousand times. I know every knook. I know every cranny.' It truly changes every day depending on the outflows," he said.
"Doesn't matter if you're a boater, swimmer, floating a tube, or a jetski, paddleboard, any of those things," said Licon. "You wouldn't think twice about wearing your seatbelt in a car. A personal flotation device should be the same when you're on the water or even near the water."
"Every gallon of milk you pick up from the grocery store is 8 pounds, so think if you had a thousand of those lined up coming at you at 10 miles per hour. You're not going to win that fight," he said.
The search and rescue team will be brushing up on their diving training at the end of the month.
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