Fisherman alerts authorities to man in distress near Merced River, deputies say
A man was rescued near the Merced River Thursday morning.
Deputies arrived with a small boat and rescued the man, who had suffered a leg injury after reportedly jumping off the Cressy Bridge “for fun,” authorities said. He was found by a fisherman who called for help.
The water below the bridge was only waist deep, deputies said.
Deputies applied a tourniquet at the scene and transported the individual across the river, where paramedics provided medical care.
He was airlifted to a local area hospital and is expected to be OK, deputies said.
This story was originally published May 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee