The Kern River fatality sign was updated to 348, reflecting six new deaths in the past year. - The sign now shows 348 lives lost since 1968.
- Six additional deaths occurred in the last twelve months. - The Kern County Sheriff's Office urges caution as summer approaches.
- The update was made on Friday morning at the mouth of the Kern River Canyon. The annual update serves as a somber reminder of the river's dangers, with officials emphasizing the need for extreme caution.