The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is currently searching for a missing person in the Delta waters outside in the City of Antioch.
The call came in around 12:50 pm Friday in the area of Fulton Shipyard in the area of West Island. It was reported that two people were in the open waters of the Delta near a boat. Contra Costa County Fire responded along with the US Coast Guard.
Just after 1:00 pm, Contra Costa firefighters reported they had one person accounted for, and one person was still missing and its unclear if they had a life vest on or not.
As of 1:16 pm, Contra Costa County Fire confirmed 1 person still missing and that CONFIRE rescue boat, US Coast Guard Boat and a helicopter were all in the area searching.
Check back for updates.
Previous Rescues
- July 16 — Antioch Marina — water rescue… person fell off a jet ski. Both occupants on jet ski are back on land after being picked up by another boat. All units now cancelled (4:43 pm)
- July 9 — Discovery Bay — water rescue in area of 1400 Discovery Bay Blvd… crews in area attempting to locate (6:06 pm). Per family victim, person jumped off the boat. Still unable to locate. Unknown outcome
- July 4 – Bay Point — water rescue after a boat launch and engine not working, 3 people on a boat floating in the water. No medical, just a recovery of a boat that is not working.
- June 25 – Antioch Marina — missing boater who had not come in on time. Boat became disabled and drifted. Later located.
- Jan 16 – 12 People Rescued After Kirker Creek Causes Flooding in Pittsburg
- Jan 7 – Man Rescued With Help of US Coast Guard in Bay Point