Firefighters rescue man from raging Salinas River at 13th Street Bridge 

Emergency crews conduct rescue using aerial ladder

– On Friday, the Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Department received a call reporting a person trapped in the riverbed, south of the 13th street bridge.

The first arriving units reportedly found a male standing on an island in the middle of the river. He was unable to move from his location without entering the water. He told rescuers that he was exhausted and needed help. Paso Robles firefighters evaluated their options and using an aerial ladder performed a high-angle rope rescue to secure the patient and bring him to safety.

Three fire engines, a battalion chief, a deputy chief, a heavy rescue, and an aerial ladder responded from Paso Robles. San Luis Ambulance and Paso Robles Police Department also assisted.

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