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Rescue crews searching for man who went missing in the Kern River near Cow Flat

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Rescue crews are searching for a 50-year-old Hispanic man who went missing in the Kern River Saturday night.

According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, the man went into the river at about 7 p.m. near the Cow Flat area, a location about halfway between Bakersfield and Kernville.

The man was last scene wearing a black shirt and blue pants, according to KCSO.

Crews will be halting the search once daylight becomes an issue and continue the search in the morning hours, according to KCSO.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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