On Thursday, June 12, 2026, just after 3:30 p.m., deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a possible drowning at Kaweah Lake. Upon arrival, rescue crews learned that a nine-year-old girl had gone missing in the water.
A nearby man heard the commotion and quickly located the child, pulling her from the lake. He immediately began performing CPR, and deputies took over life-saving efforts when they arrived at the scene.
The girl was airlifted to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Authorities have not yet released an update on her condition, but the swift actions of the bystander and deputies are credited with saving her life.
The Tulare County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the incident and will provide further details as they become available.