Update: Man recovering after stabbing at Bass Lake; suspect arrested, Madera deputies say
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- A person suffered stab wounds at Bass Lake in Madera County Saturday night.
- The victim was airlifted to a hospital after deputies found them at 8:48 p.m.
- Deputies detained a suspect at the scene while the investigation remains ongoing.
A 25-year-old man is recovering after being stabbed Saturday night at Bass Lake.
The victim suffered a stab wound to the abdomen and was airlifted to a hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.
Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kate Woertman said the stabbing occurred just before 9 p.m. at the Pine Slope Day Use Area after the victim and a 56-year-old man became involved in a verbal altercation that escalated into a fight.
Authorities allege the suspect stabbed the victim during the altercation.
Deputies who were already at Bass Lake as part of the holiday enforcement detail responded immediately to the incident. They located the suspect and took him into custody without incident.
The 56-year-old man was booked into the Madera County Jail on an attempted murder charge.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has cellphone video or other recordings related to the altercation is asked to contact the Madera County Sheriff’s Office at 559-675-7770. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Valley Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867, by texting “Tip MaderaSO” followed by a message to 888777, or through the Madera County Sheriff’s mobile app.
This story was originally published July 4, 2026 at 10:53 PM with the headline "Update: Man recovering after stabbing at Bass Lake; suspect arrested, Madera deputies say."
