Fresno Life Vest Outreach

08/21/2025

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A child was found in a backyard pool on Wednesday in Fresno.The Fresno Policec Deparmtent

07/24/2025

San Joaquin River Drowning Victim Identified

The man who drowned in the San Joaquin River last weekend has been identified as 47 year old Eric Torres of Fresno.

Shortly after 5:30 pm on Saturday, July 19, Fresno County Sheriff’s dispatchers received a report for the need of a water rescue in the San Joaquin River. Deputies, EMS and firefighters responded to the area of the river along Highway 99, between Avenue 7 and Herndon Ave. Friends of Eric Torres reported he had gone swimming and disappeared in the water. The Sheriff’s helicopter, EAGLE One, assisted with the search. Just after 6:00 pm, deputies in the helicopter directed dive team members with the Fresno Fire Department to where Torres was in the river. Fresno Fire Department Firefighters swam out to the location, removed Torres from the water and administered medical aid. EMS personnel then transported him to the hospital where he later died. Torres was not wearing a life jacket. Our story previously reported he did not know how to swim because that is what the person with him that day told deputies. His family has since disputed the claim in the comments section, saying he did know how to swim.

The Sheriff’s Office offers the following safety tips:

1) Stay out of the water if you do not know how to swim.

2) If you are going to get into the water, always wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket.

3) Make sure the jacket fits you properly and it is fully fastened with the zipper and/or buckles.

4) Wear appropriate swim attire.

5) Parents should watch their children at all times.

6) Understand that when it’s hot outside you will get tired faster than usual.

7) Respect the water. The temperature of the water remains cold, and the current is often stronger than it appears. There can be debris in the water, which is difficult to see and may cause hazardous situations for swimmers.

😎 Be careful of mud and plants on the bottom of lakes and rivers, it’s easy to sink in some spots and get your feet stuck or tangled. Also, use your feet to feel for drop off spots. River and lake bottoms can dramatically change from shallow to deep in a short distance.

07/19/2025

07/23/2024

We would love to give a HUGE shout out🗣 and THANK YOU to Our 2024 Sponsors: True frame, Super Clean Laundromats and Impact Church. Thank you for helping us reach our goal and exceed 🙌 without these local sponsors and our family we would not have made it this big. Thank you for showing what community is all about.

07/23/2024

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Durante el fin de semana, la familia de José González repartió cientos de chalecos salvavidas en el lago Millerton.

07/22/2024

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While the weather continues to stay in the triple digits -- that means people are looking for ways to cool off in lakes and rivers.One family in fresno hopes to

07/17/2024

We are still collecting life vests and donations for our 4th Annual life vest giveaway this weekend so if you would like to help us out please message us!! Anything will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance