Corey Vargas Found Dead in Kern River

A tragic end to a desperate search: Corey Vargas, 36, vanished while fishing with his 9-year-old son near Lake Isabella, falling into the notoriously dangerous Kern River. Though experienced in the outdoors and a former Boy Scout, Vargas rarely swam there — and the river’s deadly currents, cold water, and hidden hazards made survival unlikely. His body was recovered Thursday, closing a harrowing search that underscored the river’s lethal reputation. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/bec8806daed7ddd3