KCSO looking for 2 people in Kern River

Kern County sheriff's deputies and search and rescue personnel were looking for a man and woman who went into the Kern River "in distress" in Lake Isabella, the sheriff's office said.

Deputies called at about 12:53 p.m. to the area of Keysville Road and Pearl Harbor Drive learned that a woman and man, both in their 30s, had gone into the river and had not emerged. KCSO said it was an "active investigation" without elaborating.

KCSO asks that anyone with information call 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.