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Man Drowns In South Yuba River In Nevada County

NORTH SAN JUAN (CBS13) – Authorities say a man drowned after being stuck between rocks in the South Yuba River.

Nevada County deputies say it happened Tuesday evening near the Highway 49 overcrossing.

Authorities brought a helicopter to hoist the victim out of the river and tried performing CPR, but he died after they pulled him out.

Officials have not identified the victim.

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