At 7:35 am Wednesday, Antioch Police and Contra Costa County firefighters responded to a report of a 38-year-male who jumped into the canal.
The incident occurred next to Sutter Delta Hospital at Lone Tree Way and Sunset where Antioch police arrived on scene to locate a male swimming in the water. Police immediately took action to try and get a hold of the subject as firefighters also arrived on scene.
Firefighters on scene were preparing for a water rescue and had boats available if needed, however, the male was quickly pulled from the water without incident. The male was then transported by AMR for further observation.
According to Antioch Police Corporal James Stenger, it was determined that the male intentionally jumped into the canal and because of this he was placed on a mental health hold.
By 8:30 am, units began clearing the scene and a portion of Lone Tree Way in the northbound direction was re-opened after the lanes were blocked by police and fire.
