Alameda Creek drowning victim identified

(KRON) — The victim of a drowning in the East Bay last month has been identified. In May, 11-year-old Dana Nino Gonzalez drowned in Alameda Creek in Fremont, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office announced on social media.

Fremont Police Department officers responded to the drowning around 5:49 p.m. on May 27. The drowning occurred off Niles Canyon Road, north of Mission Boulevard.

Community members were trying to get Dana out of the water after she “became stuck against the flow control structure,” ACSO said. Crews from the FPD and Fremont Fire Department then responded to perform lifesaving measures.

Dana was rescued from the creek and crews were able to get her out of the water. However, Dana was “rushed” to Washington Hospital where she later died, according to ACSO.

“We are saddened by this tragedy,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. “We would like to remind you of some safety measures to follow when practicing summer activities near watercourses. Obey posted warning and caution signs, make a safety plan, wear safety equipment such as a life jacket, never swim alone, and avoid getting into the water if you do not know how to swim or if you are unfamiliar with weather and water conditions.

Dana is the second of at least two children who drowned in the Bay Area last month. Lucas Zhang, 5, drowned May 11 on Bethel Island.