07/21/2020
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DROWNING AT HENSLEY LAKE
In a tragic event for Madera County, 27-year-old Carl Jefferson of Madera lost his life at Hensley Lake today.
We received the call at 4:31 p.m. of a caregiver reporting a dependent adult missing near Hensley Lake. We immediately sent deputies to search for him and Fresno County Sheriff's Office sent their helicopter to assist. Our dive team also responded to search.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. deputies located Jefferson in the water. He was immediately removed and CPR was administered.
Unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.