Body recovered from river at popular Stanislaus swimming spot, Modesto Fire reports

The body of a swimmer was recovered from the Tuolumne River in the area of the Fox Grove Fishing Access in Hughson on Saturday afternoon.

At about 4:45 p.m., Modesto Fire Department water rescue teams, medics and an engine crew, as well as the Hughson Fire Department, responded to a water rescue call at the popular recreation area.

Three people swimming in the area were in trouble, and a subject on a personal watercraft brought two of them to shore. A third person was missing prior to the arrival of emergency responders, according to a Modesto Fire incident summary…

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