UPDATE: Man who drowned in Cahaba River Sunday ID’d
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Published: May. 28, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Irondale authorities say a 26-year-old man drowned Sunday evening in the Cahaba River.
Jesus Garcia-Ruic’s body was found around 7:45 p.m.
Irondale Fire Department and Cahaba Valley Fire and EMR were on the scene. Drones were used to help find Garcia-Ruic.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office says Garcia-Ruic drowned after falling from a stationary log that was floating on the river. The Irondale Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
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