Emergency services in California have rescued a man who jumped into a river to save his dog after being swept away by rapids caused by the city’s severe weather, officials said.
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s aviation unit was dispatched to a section of the Los Angeles River around 2:45 p.m. Monday and said they found a man stranded after “jumping into flowing water.”
Crews used a helicopter to hover directly above the river and lower firefighters in an attempt to rescue them. Crews managed to grab the man, who was still conscious, and pulled him from the rapids to safety, according to the video.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said the dogs “successfully swam to safety,” and both suffered minor injuries. The man was taken to a local hospital and the dog was taken to an animal shelter for treatment. After the rescue, the Los Angeles Fire Department said the pup was “alive, happy and eager to be reunited with its humans.”
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The Los Angeles Fire Department said they rescued a man from the Los Angeles River after he “jumped into flowing water chasing his dog.” (LAFD/Daniel Castillo)
Severe weather continues to affect Los Angeles, already affecting millions of people across the city. Officials said emergency crews responded to multiple reports of power outages, downed trees, flooded roads and other road obstructions.
City officials say they have received reports of more than 300 landslides and more than 250 fallen trees, leaving tens of thousands of people without power. Most of the power outages have since been restored.
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The dog swam to safety, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. (LAFD/Daniel Castillo)
“Our first responders have been actively responding to this historic storm since yesterday afternoon,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Monday. “I spent time meeting with Angelenos affected by the storm and with the fire chief. The city is taking action to protect our most vulnerable Angelenos, and during this storm… , we will continue to work around the clock to help those in need.”
The dog was taken to a local shelter and treated for minor injuries, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. (LAFD/Daniel Castillo)
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The mayor’s office and LAFD said in an advisory posted Monday that Angeleno residents should especially stay off roads near Beverly Crest, one of the city’s most affected areas. .
“La Tuna Canyon Road, which is roughly in the area bounded by Horse Haven Street to the north, Martindale Avenue to the east, Penrose Street to the south, and Ledge Avenue to the west, will be evacuated. “The order remains in effect. Due to the burn scars left by the 2022 land fires, the risk of major flooding, landslides, and landslides may increase,” LAFD said.
Temporary evacuations and shelters remain active in Sunland, Lakeview Terrace, and Burbank.
