Man Found Dead in Maria Ygnacio Creek Identified

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated to included new information from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office and a link to a GoFundMe

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – A Downey man found deceased in the Maria Ygnacio Creek in Goleta during last weekend's continuous rainfall has now been identified by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.

Your News Channel was on scene as helicopters and first responders helped recover the body of 61-year-old Rosauro Vasquez near the creek along San Marcos Road and Via Parva.

First responders later recovered the man's body just before 2:00 p.m. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office later announced the man's death around 4:30 p.m.

Authorities ask for extreme caution in the wake of rainy weather and flooding.

A GoFundMe has been set up honoring Vasquez by his brother-in-law who described 'Lalo' as, "a man of faith, a strong family man, and a friend to many."

"Lalo will live through his family and friends forever," he added.