On Dec 21, fire units were dispatched to a person yelling for help in the Ventura River Bottom off of Main Street. Firefighters arrived within 5 minutes of dispatch to find a person trapped on an island with water rising rapidly on both sides. Firefighters rapidly deployed the aerial ladder truck to perform a rescue of the victim with rising water on both sides. A swift water team was deployed down river for potential of the victim being swept away prior to rescue. The victim was safely rescued with the 100’ aerial ladder truck and denied any injuries or further medical assessment.
