Person in critical condition after being pullled from river in Rancho Cordova

Victim hospitalized in critical condition after American River water rescue

RANCHO CORDOVA — A person was hospitalized in critical condition after being pulled from the American River in Rancho Cordova on Sunday.

Sacramento Metro Fire said boat crews and park rangers located the victim in the water during the afternoon hours and were able to transport the individual to an ambulance on short.

The victim was reportedly not wearing a life jacket while in the water.

No other injuries were reported.

Sacramento County
Rancho Cordova
American River
Water Rescues

Richard Ramos

RIchard Ramos was born and raised in Sacramento. He is a web producer for CBS13. He loves being outdoors with his wife and daughter and finding their next favorite food spot.