(FOX40.COM) — As temperatures soar across the Central Valley, more people are turning to rivers and waterways to cool off, but officials are warning that what’s underneath the surface could be dangerous.
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s teams are ramping up their efforts this summer, preparing for what they said is already shaping up to be a busy season for water rescues.
“It is a really busy season for the boating unit, for search and rescue,” said Lieutenant Leo Conn with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. “So far, since February when we started the dive team, we unfortunately recovered 10 people out of the waterway.”…