Crime & Safety
San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Player Pulled From Lake Tahoe In Critical Condition
BREAKING: Matheus Silva was swimming on the Fourth of July when he had to be rescued. He was resuscitated and taken to a nearby hospital.
RENO, NV — A player for the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team was pulled from Lake Tahoe in critical condition.
Matheus Silva was swimming on the Fourth of July when he had to be rescued. He was resuscitated and taken to a nearby hospital.
The 20-year-old was later flown to a hospital in Reno, which didn't immediately release his condition Wednesday. He was in critical but stable condition Tuesday. (For more local news, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)
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Silva is a midfielder for the Earthquakes. He is on loan to the club's affiliate, Reno 1868 FC.
The soccer club beat the LA Galaxy II Monday night, but Silva didn't play in the 9-0 win.
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Photo credit: Jeff Chiu, Associated Press