Identification of 11-year-old girl who drowned in Alameda Creek on Memorial Day

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Dana Nino Gonzalez, 11, was identified as the victim who died in the May 27 Alameda Creek drowning.

FREMONT, California. – Authorities have identified the 11-year-old girl who drowned in Alameda Creek on Memorial Day.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office released a statement on social media Tuesday evening. They said Dana Nino Gonzalez drowned in the creek, off Niles Canyon Road, north of Mission Boulevard, just before 6 p.m.

Officials said she got stuck against the flow control structure. Fremont Police Department officers responded and saw community members trying to pull the child from the water. Officers joined rescue efforts already underway by entering the water. Authorities said there was a hole in the flow control structure. The firefighters arrived and also tried to help.

First responders were able to pull the girl from the creek, but she died at the hospital.

The Sheriff's Office is the lead investigating agency for this incident.

“We are saddened by this tragedy. We would like to remind you of some safety precautions to follow when engaging in hot weather activities near waterways. Obey posted warning and caution signs, develop 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 are unfamiliar with the weather and water conditions,” a. the sheriff's office said in its released statement.

Temperatures are expected to remain high Wednesday as much of the Bay Area experiences a midweek heat wave.