Man found dead in Russian River from apparent drowning

The local fire department was called to the scene, about 200 yards downstream from Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville, after kayakers found the body about 11:15 a.m., according to Sgt. Cecile Focha, a spokeswoman for the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

The county medical examiner took custody of the body and was scheduled to conduct an autopsy Monday.

Officials warned swimmers and beach-goers to be wary of deceptive currents.