NORTH COAST, Calif. — The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating the drowning of a girl on Saturday evening in Covelo.

At 8:25 p.m. Saturday, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received an emergency call regarding a missing 5-year-old child who had been swept down the river, in the area of the 34000 block of Etsel Ridge Road in Covelo,.

The sheriff’s office said deputies responded with lights and sirens and immediately requested fire and medical personnel be dispatched to assist in searching for the child, officials said.

The child was located by private citizens who immediately began life saving measures for her.

When deputies arrived, the life saving measures were being conducted in the ambulance.

However, authorities said that, even with the best efforts of emergency personnel, the little girl died.

This case remains under investigation and authorities said further information will be released as it becomes available.