Two drownings occurred in Sonoma County's Russian River, claiming the lives of a teenage boy and a man within an hour of each other. In Monte Rio, a young girl and a boy were swept away, with the boy found later unresponsive despite CPR efforts. In Forestville, another man, who likely fell while paddle boarding and was without flotation, was also found unresponsive. Emergency officials warn the public about the deceptive nature of river currents and emphasize the importance of wearing flotation devices.
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.
A young girl and a teenage boy were reportedly swept up in the waters, and about a dozen beachgoers went into the river looking for them.
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