Found Deceased CA -Matilda Ortiz , 5, missing in Stanislaus River, Knights Ferry, Stanislaus County, 17 Mar 2019

[cybervampira]

Several People, Including Child, Missing in Stanislaus River

A 5 year-year-old went missing in the Stanislaus River late Sunday afternoon near Knights Ferry, authorities said.

As of 6:30 p.m., several agencies were searching for the girl, who had been in the river with adult family members, some of whom were found by rescuers clinging to trees and brush.

They were pulled from the river.

A chaplain has been called to the scene.

Young girl goes missing in the Stanislaus River, authorities say.

 

[cybervampira]

Officials search Stanislaus River after 5-year-old girl reported missing

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The girl fell in the river near the Knights Ferry Covered Bridge at about 5 p.m., according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office.

Family members and bystanders tried to rescue the girl but were unable to reach her.

The Sheriff's Office initially said "several people," including the 5-year-old, were reported missing in the river. It remained unclear Sunday evening if the other people had been located.

Several agencies responded to help in the rescue, the Sheriff's Office said. Emergency crews were searching from the air and with boats, the Sheriff's Office said.

 

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[cybervampira]

Video & link.

Girl, 5, missing after she slips off a rock and into Stanislaus River

A 5-year-old girl went missing Sunday afternoon after she slipped off a rock near the Covered Bridge at Knights Ferry and fell into the Stanislaus River. Her father tried to save her, along with others, but were unsuccessful. She has not been found.

 

[ms_x_to_the_m]

Oh no

 

[becks_]

god I hope they find her I went to that area a few days ago when we had a lot of rain and it was ugly ....

 

[Jim_M]

We now have a name. Pictures of this missing child at the link from NCME.

Her name is Matilda Athens Ortiz

National Center For Missing and Endangered, Inc.

"The girl’s aunt tells FOX40 her name is Matilda Athens Ortiz. Her aunt says Matilda was with her father and two of his friends when she went to dip her feet in the water and was quickly swept away.

The men tried to jump in after Matilda but were unable to grab her and stay in the swiftly moving, cold river, according to the aunt."

ETA Same information here from Fox40:
Crews Call Off Search for the Night after Girl Goes Missing in Stanislaus River

"Emergency teams took to the water by boat as additional crews searched for Matilda from the air.

By around 8:20 p.m., the sheriff’s department tweeted the search had to be called off due to the darkness and dangerous conditions in and around the Stanislaus River. Deputies will be back out Monday morning to look for Matilda."

 

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5-year-old girl missing after being swept away by river

The girl's mother, Marissa Vasquez, tells the Modesto Bee the search for her daughter Matilda Ortiz resumed Monday morning.

Deputy Royjindar Singh says Matilda was with her father and that he jumped in, but began to struggle. Singh says a bystander had a grip of the girl briefly before she was swept away.

 

[MJPeony]

She is said to have autism
5-Year-Old Girl With Autism Missing After Being Swept Away by Swollen River in Central California

This is so very sad I don't want to be pessimistic, but this is not looking good. The Stanislaus river is known to be extremely dangerous. Multiple people have died in recent years due to the currents and temps.

 

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[GraceG]

Unfortunately, I doubt that she knew how to swim. The USA Swimming Foundation studies have shown that 45% of Hispanic children have no/low swimming ability. Praying for her family, her father and mother especially. USA SWIMMING FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 5 10 PERCENT INCREASE IN SWIMMING ABILITY AMONG U.S. CHILDREN

 

[SkipperKey3]

No luck finding her so far. It is unknown what search efforts will be attempted today.

Search scaled back for little girl lost in Stanislaus River near Knights Ferry

 

[HayLouise]

11 hours ago:

Linda Mumma‏ @LindaBMumma

MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION: Family & friends of the 5 year old girl presumed drowned on the Stanislaus river in #KnightsFerry haved moved to higher ground because of a scheduled event at the recreation area tomorrow. They tell me they'll remain there until Matilda Ortiz is found.

Linda Mumma on Twitter

 

[HayLouise]

16 hours ago:

Lena Howland‏Verified account @LenaHowland

Day three of search efforts continue for 5-year-old Matilda Ortiz who has been missing since Sunday afternoon after slipping and falling into the Stanislaus River near the Knights Ferry area. The father tells me he is hopeful she will be found alive. @ABC10

Lena Howland on Twitter

 

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Firefighter Thrown From Boat During Search For Missing Stanislaus Girl, Highlighting Water Danger

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According to the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District, water conditions are so dangerous that a search and rescue boat involved in Tuesday’s search got hung up in some trees – throwing a firefighter off the boat.

The firefighter was able to climb back onboard and get out of the vegetation, authorities say, but the incident underscores the dangers search crews are facing.

Even when it looks like flows are down, authorities are warning people to stay out of the water.

Family and friends of Ortiz are staying along the river until she is found.

 

[katydid23]

I don't know any 5 yt olds that could successfully swim in the Stanislaus River, epescially after heavy rains.

Most adults would have to be rescued. This is very sad.

 

[cybervampira]

Stanislaus River reducing by more than half to help find missing 5-year-old

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At midnight on Wednesday, officials began the process of reducing the flow of water from New Melones Dam, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office. This will continue throughout the day until sunrise on Thursday, March 21.

The decision to reduce the river flow comes after two days of searching on the dangerous river, where at one point a fire boat capsized due to the river conditions. No one was injured.

Photo by: Courtesy: Melissa Naranjo
Matilda Ortiz was revealed to be the missing 5-year-old who slipped into the Stanislaus River on March 17.

“This window of opportunity with a lower river flow will allow for more resources to help with the search,” said Sheriff Jeff Dirkse. “We have been working closely with our partners in public safety to put together a plan that will hopefully help us to locate Matilda Ortiz.”

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[sasha17]

Awww.

"The body of a 5-year-old girl who fell in the Stanislaus River on Sunday has been found, officials said Wednesday. Volunteers searching the river found Matilda Ortiz, of Patterson, around 4:45 p.m., the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department said."

Body of missing Stanislaus County girl found, officials say

 

[Jim_M]

Sadness RIP little Matilda