Male decedent recovered

On 8/11/22 at approximately 3:30 p.m., a male decedent was recovered from Big Chico Creek in Upper Bidwell Park between Bear Hole and Salmon Hole by Butte County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue and the Chico Fire Department.

The coroner’s office was unable to positively identify the decedent. No further information will be released at this time.

Supervisor: Sgt. N. Bauer

Lieutenant: Lt. B. Miller