WOMAN DROWNS NEAR ONE MILE BIDWELL PARK
Monday Evening , Chico Police Officers responded to the One Mile Recreation Area of Bidwell Park on a report of a possible drowning in the creek, according to the Chico Police Department. Officers report that they found park goers pulling a woman from the water downstream from Sycamore Pool.
Chico Fire Department and Butte Emergency Medical Services attempted lifesaving efforts for some time but were unable to save the woman.
Officers have initiated a death investigation. The woman's identity is being withheld pending next of kin notifications.