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Man's body pulled from American River in Sacramento County
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Key Points:
- A man in his 30s drowned in the American River on Sunday, prompting a large emergency response including boats, jet skis, and a helicopter from Sacramento Metro Fire.
- The body was discovered by a passerby and confirmed by the helicopter; the victim was fully clothed and wearing a backpack, which helped rescuers retrieve him from the water.
- This marks the third drowning incident Sacramento Metro Fire has responded to this year, though drownings are generally uncommon in the Arden-Arcade area.
- Officials have found no signs of foul play, and the victim is believed to have been hiking near the river at the time of the incident.
- The man's identity has not been released, and Sacramento County Park rangers are investigating; authorities urge the public to wear life jackets when near or in the river.
