Coroner Identifies Man Found in Kern River
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The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died in the Kern River.
Omar Martinez, 35, of Los Angeles, was identified as the victim who was seen disappearing in the water on July 25 at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams recovered Martinez’s body on July 26.
The coroner will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
Posted by Jeff Lemucchi
