HUGHSON - Emergency crews responded to a water rescue early Monday afternoon.

The incident was reported shortly before noon at the Fox Grove fishing access. Early reports indicate a jet skier was in distress in the water, and may have been trapped by a tree.

Crews with the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District responded and launched a rescue boat. The jet skier was reached by firefighters and rescued.

The events leading up to the rescue call were not yet available at time of publication. Further details will be posted as information is released.

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