2 dead, including juvenile, in separate Russian River drownings

2 dead, including juvenile, in separate drownings

Two people died Sunday in separate drownings in Sonoma County, the Sheriff's Office said. One of the victims was a juvenile.

SONOMA, Calif. - Two people, including a juvenile, died in separate drownings on the Russian River on Sunday, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

First incident happened at Monte Rio Beach

What we know:

The first incident was reported around 2:53 p.m. at Monte Rio Beach, where two juveniles were seen struggling in the water. Bystanders were able to rescue one of them, but the second juvenile could not be located immediately, officials said.

Deputies arrived and found the second juvenile underwater after about 20 minutes. They performed CPR, but the minor was pronounced dead at the scene.

Second incident happened at Martinelli Beach

What we know:

Less than an hour later, at 3:49 p.m., deputies responded to another drowning at Martinelli Beach, where a man was found unresponsive in the water.

He was also pronounced dead at the scene.

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Sonoma County Fire Deputy Chief Matt Windrem issued this warning: "We can't stress enough that anyone around the water should have a flotation device. The water currents can change quickly. The depths can change quickly. And what seems like easy, placid water in one spot, could be rushing or much, much deeper."

The identities of the victims in the unrelated incidents have not yet been released.