A Merced man drowned Friday in the Courtright Reservoir in Fresno County, deputies said. He was identified as 35-year-old ...

A Merced man drowned while fishing at Courtright Reservoir. Learn more about this tragic incident and water safety tips.

July 20, 2025 – Fresno County Sheriff’s office officials report that a kayaker drowned in Courtright Reservoir, the man who drowned has been identified as 35-year-old Matthias Aguilar of Merced.

Matthias Aguilar, a 35-year-old fisherman from Merced, drowned in the Courtright Reservoir while attempting to swim to shore ...

A kayaker who died after falling into the Courtright Reservoir in Fresno County Friday morning has been identified.

A man in his 30s drowned at Courtright Reservoir on Friday morning.The incident occurred just before 8 a.m. when the kayaker flipped over and did not resurface ...

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Initial location: Merced County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Cressey Wy / Meadow Dr A new wildfire was reported today at 10:49 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Initial location: Merced County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Cressey Wy / Meadow Dr A new wildfire was reported today at 10:49 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Initial location: Merced County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Cressey Wy / Meadow Dr A new wildfire was reported today at 10:49 p.m. in Merced County, California.

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is dead after crashing into a tree in Merced. Officers say it happened just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Bear Creek and Tahoe.