Crews rescue two people, five dogs from flooded Salinas River
Responders use boat to reach island encampment
– Crews rescued two people and five dogs Feb. 18 after they became stranded on an island in the Salinas River, according to a press release from the City of Paso Robles.
Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded with one ladder truck, two engines, a battalion chief, Rescue 8151, and Squad 8152 with Boat 8140. Crews launched Boat 8140 and rescued the two individuals and five dogs from a riverbed encampment.
The Paso Robles Police Department and San Luis Ambulance assisted with victim location and assessment. None of the victims required medical treatment, and no responders were injured.
Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services reminded residents that during periods of heavy rain, especially when soils are already saturated, rivers and creeks can rise rapidly. The department advised residents to never attempt to cross unfamiliar moving bodies of water.
