Reedley, California – Jesse Garcia, 44, has been identified as the man found deceased in the Kings River on Monday, October 17, 2024.
The Fresno County Coroner’s Office confirmed Garcia’s identity after a recovery operation was conducted.
Authorities were alerted around noon on Monday about an unresponsive individual partially submerged on a sandbar near Nebraska and Macdonough avenues.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they confirmed Garcia’s passing and, by 12:40 p.m., emergency personnel had recovered his body.
There are no signs of foul play, and the investigation is ongoing, though authorities have not identified suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Social media has been flooded with tributes from family and friends.
Vince Garcia, his uncle, posted, “With a heavy heart, if you knew my nephew Jesse Garcia…RIP MIJO.”
Others, like Jesse Loko, expressed condolences, saying, “Penguin despenca on your loss may he rest in peace! God bless all of you!”
The family continues to receive messages of support, including heartfelt condolences from Lillie Rodriquez, who wrote, “Oh Mijo, sorry to hear this,” and Marina Gonzalez, who added, “My condolences to you and your family.”
Jesse Garcia’s sudden passing has left the community in mourning.