Body Found in Taft Canal | Bakersfield News

A 50-year-old Bakersfield man, Jonathan Philip Roberts, was found dead in a Taft water canal near a golf course late Tuesday night. Deputies and Search & Rescue responded after the call, recovering his body around 11:25 PM. The Kern County Coroner has confirmed his identity, but cause and manner of death remain under investigation as an autopsy is pending. Authorities are working to uncover the full story behind this tragic incident. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c94e1e81e14e6fc