Man dies swimming at Lake Piru after medical incident, officials say

A man reportedly drowned at Lake Piru Saturday after having a medical emergency while swimming, authorities said.

The incident was reported at 4:08 p.m., said Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. James Sullivan. The lake, located north of Highway 126 near the Ventura County line, features a recreational area, boating and campgrounds.

Deputies from the sheriff's Fillmore station responded with lights and sirens, Sullivan said. Ventura County Fire Department personnel also responded. The county air unit's Copter 9 flew to the scene.

Authorities were told a man swimming in the lake had experienced a medical emergency and was having difficulty swimming, Sullivan said. The man was seen submerged in the water.

An off-duty captain from the Oxnard Fire Department who was at the scene assisted with the response.

The man, believed to be in his 50s or older, was removed from the water and personnel began life-saving measures, Sullivan said.

Copter 9 flew the subject to Ventura County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, the captain said.

His name was not released pending notification of family.

No other details were immediately available.

This story may be updated.

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