Helicopter lowers rescue basket with man and animal survivors from submerged RV near riverbank with sunlit mist

LAFD Air Ops Rescue Man, Dog, and Cat from River-Trapped RV in Sunland

A dramatic rescue on Wednesday saw the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Air Operations lift a man in his 50s and his dog and cat from an RV stuck in a river near Sunland, with no injuries reported.

The Incident

The incident occurred in the Sunland area when an RV became trapped in a river. LAFD Air Operations were called in around 6 p.m. after ground firefighters could not reach the individual in distress.

The Rescue Operation

A helicopter crew hoisted the man, his dog, and his cat to safety. All three were rescued without injuries, according to the LAFD.

Key Takeaways

Rescue basket lowers toward a man with his dog and cat with a hovering helicopter and uniformed crew in the background
  • A man in his 50s, a dog, and a cat were rescued from a river-trapped RV.
  • LAFD Air Operations responded around 6 p.m. and used a helicopter for the lift.
  • No injuries were reported during the rescue.

The swift aerial response ensured a safe outcome for the man and his pets, highlighting the effectiveness of LAFD’s air rescue capabilities.

Author

  • My name is Olivia M. Hartwell, and I cover the world of politics and government here in Los Angeles.

    Olivia M. Hartwell covers housing, development, and neighborhood change for News of Los Angeles, focusing on who benefits from growth and who gets pushed out. A UCLA graduate, she’s known for data-driven investigations that follow money, zoning, and accountability across LA communities.

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