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California Flood Claims Life of Local Resident Edward Jozwiak

2/19/2026

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Edward Jozwiak, a 55-year-old resident of Muscoy, California, died after floodwaters swept him away in San Bernardino.
Heavy rains transformed a normally calm creek into a dangerous river.
His body was found about a mile from the point where rescuers first located him.
Two other adults at the scene self-rescued before first responders arrived.
Jozwiak's daughter, Vanesa, mourned on social media and shared a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.

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Story summary

Edward Jozwiak, a 55-year-old resident of Muscoy, California, died after floodwaters swept him away in San Bernardino.
Heavy rains transformed a normally calm creek into a dangerous river.
His body was found about a mile from the point where rescuers first located him.
Two other adults at the scene self-rescued before first responders arrived.
Jozwiak's daughter, Vanesa, mourned on social media and shared a GoFundMe for funeral expenses.