VIDEO: Two men who rescued a dog found themselves in need of rescuing after they ended up on the opposite side of a river in San Bernardino County.
San Bernardino County Fire crews executed a swift water rescue in Hesperia after the two men called 911 for help. They crossed the fast-moving river to reach a dog that was spotted in a canyon, cut off from flat land by the river.
With nighttime approaching and the river being extremely cold, the men and dog were in hazardous conditions. Once rescue crews found the group, they donned specialized gear and deployed an inflatable rescue boat to reach them. The men and dog were then taken across the river without injuries.
“San Bernardino County Fire would like to remind people that fast-moving rivers are deceptively dangerous, especially at night,” the San Bernardino County Fire Department said in a statement. “Even shallow water can knock an adult off their feet, and currents can be stronger than they appear. Entering moving water without proper training, personal flotation devices, and rescue equipment significantly increases the risk of drowning.”
