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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/18/2008 12:10 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/18/2008 12:12 PM
Expires: 01/01/2013 12:00 AM
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Diving Accident Leads to Drowning at Rainbow Pools East of Groveland~From Deputy Paul Tualla
Tuloumne County, CA...Official Press Release from Tuolumne County Sheriffs Department....On August 16, 2008, at approximately 11:25 A.M., Emergency personnel were summoned to a possible drowning at Rainbow Pools, a popular swimming destination east of Groveland CA. When emergency personnel arrived, Family had located the victim and CPR was started. The victim was identified as 33 Year Old Arlo Roberts from Turlock CA....
It was reported that Roberts and his family were planning to spend the day swimming. Roberts jumped from a rock that was approximately 30 feet high, into the swimming area. When he dove, he struck a rock just below the surface of the water. He sustained trauma to his head and chest. Roberts died enroute to Sonora Regional Medical Center in Sonora CA.
Roberts’ family has been notified of his death.
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This is a reminder that swimming areas have many hazards. When travelling to swimming areas, you should read and understand all of the rules and warnings. Here are a few other tips to keep you safe when travelling to swimming areas.
Watch your step. Many of these areas have slippery rocks and uneven surfaces.
Know your limitations. Don’t try to swim past your limitations. You could be injured or killed.
If you are not a very skilled swimmer, use an approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
Always swim in areas that are safe. Be sure to inspect for all hazards in and out of the water.
Don’t dive into unknown or shallow waters. You may not know what hazards exist beneath the water.
Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy.
Remember drinking alcoholic beverages and water sports such as rafting, boating and swimming don’t mix.
Always be aware of water flow in rivers. Remember throughout the swimming season, the water flows can increase and decrease without warning.
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