Orange County firefighters make swift water rescue in Laguna Hills
Orange County firefighters made a swift water rescue in Laguna Hills Saturday afternoon as heavy rain fell in the area, causing flooding.
The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m., when Orange County Fire Authority received a call of a person hanging on to a tree in a creek with rapidly moving water surrounding them near the 24400 block of Christina Court.
Multiple swift water rescue teams, along with a 16-member team and a helicopter were dispatched to the scene.
The victim was rescued by a crew member that was lowered into the area by a hoist.
Crews set up for rescue from ground level and by our helicopter. The victim, a young adult, was picked by our helicopter rescuer and ultimately lowered to the ground where she was reunited with family. >>> pic.twitter.com/C1hbukszJm
— OCFA PIO (@OCFireAuthority) January 15, 2023