Three men drowned at Rattlesnake Falls near Soda Springs, prompting a search involving Cal Fire and local law enforcement. Six hikers reported missing members after they jumped into the water. The remote location and dangerous water currents complicated recovery efforts over several days. On Sunday, the Placer County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the bodies had been located, expressing condolences to those affected by this tragic incident. Details regarding the men's identities or the circumstances leading to their deaths were not disclosed by authorities.
On Wednesday afternoon, a group of six hikers alerted law enforcement that three members of their party had jumped into the water and disappeared.
Despite searchers' efforts, the individuals couldn't immediately be found. In the days that followed, powerful water currents and high winds hampered the recovery efforts.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the bodies of the three men have been recovered,
The men have not been identified, and no further details about the circumstances of their deaths have been released by the sheriff's office.
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