A man who jumped into the Pacoima Wash in Los Angeles to save his dog had to be rescued by helicopter on Monday, February 5. The dramatic rescue video has surfaced on social media and is going viral. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said that the man and his dog were swept away by the strong current of the rain-swollen river around 2:45 pm. Fire crews quickly responded to the scene and located the man and his dog along the river. The dog was able to reach the shore by itself, but the man remained stuck in the water. A rescuer was lowered from a helicopter and secured the man with a harness. Both the man and the rescuer were then hoisted up to the helicopter and flown to safety. The LAFD said that the man and his dog were not injured in the incident. Robbery Caught on Camera in Los Angeles: Flash Mob Storms Nike Store, Escapes With Goods Worth Rs 10 Lakh; Viral Video Surfaces.
Brave Man Jumps Into Rain-Swollen River To Save Dog, Rescued
Footage of a man jumped in the flowing water in pursuit of his dog. LAFD Air Ops lowered a rescuer into the water & save 2 lives. #SoCal #SoCalRain #CAwx #AtmosphericRiver #LArain #weather #Flood #Californiastorm #californiaweather #California #USApic.twitter.com/o2j4RK7TT1
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