Watch: 3 rescued from rushing floodwaters as heavy rain swells Los Angeles wash
A helicopter and aerial ladder were used to rescue three people from the fast-moving water in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley.
Three rescued from raging LA floodwaters
Three people were pulled from the rain-swollen Pacoima Wash in North Hills, California, after fast-moving floodwaters swept through the channel.
THE TAKEAWAY
- Three people were rescued from the rain-swollen Pacoima Wash in Los Angeles.
- LAFD crews used a helicopter and aerial ladder during the dramatic rescues.
- The National Weather Service warned torrential rain could trigger localized flooding
LOS ANGELES – Three people were rescued from a fast-moving flood channel in Los Angeles after heavy rain and thunderstorms sent runoff surging through Southern California on Thursday.
Fast-moving water surged through the rain-swollen Pacoima Wash in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley on Thursday morning.
Three people were rescued from the rain-swollen Pacoima Wash.
(LAFD)
Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded around 9 a.m. to the Pacoima Wash near Parthenia Street and Sepulveda Boulevard.
Upon arrival, firefighters first rescued a woman from the rushing water that was reported to be in stable condition and was taken to a local hospital.
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An LAFD helicopter crew then plucked an adult man from the floodwaters and flew him directly to the hospital.
LAFD crews used a helicopter and aerial ladder during the rescues.
(LAFD)
A short time later, crews found a third man clinging to a bridge abutment near Saticoy Street.
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Dramatic video captured the moment a firefighter was lowered from an aerial ladder to reach the man and bring him to safety.
All three victims were taken to hospitals and expected to survive.
(LAFD)
The National Weather Service warned that torrential rainfall could trigger localized flooding, with storms producing rates of up to 1 inch per hour in parts of the region.
All three were taken to hospitals and expected to survive.