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Man Found Dead in Mendota Canal Identified
Authorities working to determine cause and manner of death for 57-year-old David Alvarez
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The body of a 57-year-old Mendota man, David Alvarez, was found in a canal near Belmont Avenue and Marie Street on Sunday. Mendota police and Cal Fire responded to the scene and recovered Alvarez's body from the canal, and the deputy coroner is now investigating the cause and manner of his death.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about public safety and the circumstances surrounding Alvarez's death in the Mendota community. The investigation will aim to provide answers and closure for Alvarez's family and the local residents.
The details
Around 1 p.m. on Sunday, officers with the Mendota Police Department and Cal Fire responded to a report of a man's body in a canal near Belmont Avenue and Marie Street. Once on the scene, Cal Fire located and extracted the body of 57-year-old David Alvarez from the canal. The deputy coroner is now working to determine the cause and manner of Alvarez's death, but no further details have been officially released.
- On Sunday, March 3, 2026, Alvarez's body was found in the canal near Belmont Avenue and Marie Street.
The players
David Alvarez
A 57-year-old resident of Mendota, California.
Mendota Police Department
The local law enforcement agency that responded to the report of Alvarez's body in the canal.
Cal Fire
The California fire department that assisted in recovering Alvarez's body from the canal.
Deputy Coroner
The official investigating the cause and manner of Alvarez's death.
What’s next
The deputy coroner will continue the investigation to determine the cause and manner of David Alvarez's death.
The takeaway
This tragic incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and community efforts to ensure public safety in Mendota. The investigation will aim to provide answers and closure for Alvarez's family and the local residents.
