Overview

• He entered the Feather River at Star Bend boat ramp around 7:10 a.m. to secure his drifting vessel when powerful currents pulled him under.
• A Yuba County dive team was dispatched but the man was located and pronounced dead by medics before divers arrived.
• Authorities have withheld the 66-year-old’s name pending family notification.
• Officials warned that river currents can shift rapidly near boat ramps, creating hazards for boaters and swimmers.
• The sheriff’s office stressed the importance of life jackets and carrying backup safety equipment in fast-moving waters.