1 person rescued, another believed to be in the water in Antioch
ANTIOCH, Calif. - A rescue effort is underway in Antioch after two people went into the water of the San Joaquin River Wednesday evening, officials say.
Rescue effort underway
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said at 6:18 p.m., they were dispatched to the scene, which remains active. The fire department said one patient was rescued and was transported to the hospital. Their injuries are unknown.
Fire officials and the U.S. Coast Guard say a second person is still reported to be in the water. There were initial reports of a boating accident, but the Coast Guard gave an update to say that the two people were going for a swim and ended up in distress.
A boat from Rio Vista is helping with the search effort, according to the Coast Guard. A helicopter and surrounding agencies are aiding in this effort.
KTVU is sending a crew to the scene to gather the latest details. We will update this breaking story with more information as it becomes available.