A 24-year-old man drowned in the San Joaquin River after entering the water despite not knowing how to swim. - James Romero Soriano was with friends around 5:30 p.m.
when he was swept away by the current. - Friends found him after 15 minutes and pulled him to shore; CPR was administered.
- He was flown to Community Regional Medical Center but later died. - The Fresno County Sheriff's Office issued river safety reminders including wearing life jackets and avoiding alcohol.
The incident highlights the dangers of entering rivers without proper swimming skills or safety gear.