Man dies after canoe overturns, drowns in the San Joaquin River, officials say - ABC30 Fresno

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
California
San Joaquin River near Sycamore Island
Incident type
Drowning, Boating

Summary

Drowning California Today in California: A 20-year-old man died after drowning in the San Joaquin River on Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, around 4:30 p.m., a canoe with three people on board overturned into the river near Sycamore Island in Madera County. Multiple agencies responded to the water rescue, and the Fresno Fire Water Rescue Team retrieved Vincent Chang of Fresno from the water with help from CHP's helicopter. Chang was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Vincent Chang Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Man dies after canoe overturns, drowns in the San Joaquin River, officials say - ABC30 Fresno

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