Los Angeles firefighters responded about 10:06 a.m. Friday to a swift water rescue at 2876 North Glendale Boulevard. A homeless couple was rescued sequentially after firefighters received a report that two people were clinging to trees. One person was rescued and transported while search continued for the second victim.
Both victims were transported and listed in fair condition.
The incident occurred occurred near the Echo Park neighborhood, just northwest of Dodger Stadium.
*River Rescue* 2876 N GLENDALE BL ; MAP https://t.co/71NlNhYjnz; #EchoPark; Reports of 2 people clinging to trees. ^KM
— LAFD (@LAFD) December 12, 2014
*UPDATE: 2876 N GLENDALE BL * Swift water swimming in the water 1 patient rescued. Searching for 2 patient. – Katherine Main###
— LAFD (@LAFD) December 12, 2014
*UPDATE: 2876 N GLENDALE BL * First patient transported in fair condition. Search continues for second person in the #LARiver. ^KM
— LAFD (@LAFD) December 12, 2014
Your @LAFD is @ the LA River. Rescued 1 vict. Just found a 2nd clinging to trees. Boat rescue in progress. pic.twitter.com/d3XFT9cfen
— Chief Terrazas (@LAFDChief) December 12, 2014
*UPDATE: 2876 N GLENDALE BL * Second patient located awake and alert, launching rescue boat. ^KM
— LAFD (@LAFD) December 12, 2014
.@LAFD swift water team brings the second patient across. She's being transported to a local hospital. pic.twitter.com/b92efCs9Z4
— Chief Terrazas (@LAFDChief) December 12, 2014
*UPDATE: 2876 N GLENDALE BL * Both patients transported to area hospital in fair condition. – Katherine Main###
— LAFD (@LAFD) December 12, 2014
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