A reported missing swimmer was recovered today from the American River, said Walter White, assistant chief of the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

Four people attempted to swim across the American River this afternoon near Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova, White said. Three made it across, and about 4:30 p.m. the district received a call.

A helicopter was sent out and an adult male was found, White said. He said witnesses gave conflicting accounts of how long the swimmer had been underwater – ranging from five to 30 minutes.

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