GoFundMe accounts set up for 2 people lost to the Kern River on July 4

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two families have set up GoFundMe accounts to help relatives after their loved ones were lost in the Kern River on the Fourth of July.

The families of Edwin Rubio and Luisa Sanceno created the accounts to help with funeral costs. Sanceno’s family said they are hoping to raise enough money to send her body back to her native Guatemala.

The two were lost in the Kern River near the Sandy Flat camp area on July 4. Sarceno’s body was recovered later that day near Sandy Beach, officials said.

Rubio reportedly entered the river to try and help Sarceno after she went into the water.

You can donate to the GoFundme for Sanceno at this link.

You can donate to the GoFundMe for Rubio at this link.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said four people drowned in the Kern River over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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