LAFD: River Rescue Hoist Operation | March 31, 2023
Channel: LAFD
Date: 2023-03-31

At 7:57AM on March 31, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to reports of a person stranded in the LA River.

Firefighters arrived at their predetermined, strategic locations along the river and spotted the victim.

Due to the victims location, the incident commander called for a hoist operation. LAFD Fire 5 moved into position between the overhead hazards (wires, bridge) and safely affected the rescue.

Footage: KTLA 5