Feather River College Student Drowns at Oakland Camp
Jacob Burke, 19, died Sunday while swimming with family and friends near Quincy.
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Jacob Burke. Credit: Feather River College.
QUINCY — Plumas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a possible drowning at Oakland Feather River Camp near Quincy on Sunday, May 10. Dispatch received the call at approximately 2:50 PM. Witnesses had pulled 19-year-old Jacob Burke from the water by the time responders arrived at the Spanish Trailhead area.
Deputies, emergency medical personnel, and bystanders immediately began life-saving efforts on Burke. Medical personnel later assumed care at the scene. Despite extensive resuscitation attempts, Burke was pronounced deceased.
The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office identified Burke as a resident of Lovelock, Nevada. He had been swimming with family and friends at the time of the incident. Oakland Camp serves as a popular family camp and swimming spot.
Burke at the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Rodeo in April, where he won the bull riding competition. Credit: Feather River College.
Feather River College announced Burke’s death in a press release to local media outlets. A freshman at the college, Burke competed on the rodeo team. He won the bull riding competition at a recent California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo rodeo and held a Top 5 regional bull riding ranking. Superintendent and President Kevin Trutna said, “His friendship ran deep through the rodeo team and friends.”
Trutna extended condolences to Burke’s family and friends, especially those present during the tragedy. The college directed anyone needing support to contact the Mental Health and Wellness Center, where staff and telehealth options remain available.
The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office stated there is no indication of foul play. Officials continue to investigate the circumstances. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office at 530-283-6375. The sheriff’s office thanked bystanders and emergency responders who assisted at the scene.