In Northern San José, a lost runner initiated a multi-agency rescue operation after veering off course from Mountain View to Alviso Bay. The San José Fire Department (SJFD) reported through social media that their crews, including the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) task force and a Rescue Boat, coordinated with numerous agencies to retrieve the stranded individual successfully. In their post, the SJFD explained that the runner was "stranded on a levy for multiple hours in Alviso" before being safely returned to shore and evaluated by the crews. The full details of the rescue were shared on the San José Fire Department's social media post.
SJFD crews, including the USAR task force and Rescue Boat, are working in conjunction with SJPD Air 3, and AMR, to rescue an individual who is stranded on a levy for multiple hours in Alviso. The individual was successfully returned to shore and evaluated by our crews. pic.twitter.com/jqU88ZutdC
— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) April 28, 2025
The rescue showcased teamwork and advanced technology as the San Jose Police Department's AIR3 helicopter played a crucial role in the operation. AIR3 utilized thermal imaging to swiftly locate the individual off the main slough trail, as per a post by the San Jose Police Department. The aircrew immediately shone their spotlight on the subject, alerting him of a dangerous 10-foot cliff nearby, therefore averting what could have been a fatal fall in the darkness.
As the situation escalated with nightfall, the efforts of the ground and air teams culminated in a success. The San Jose Police Department's post highlighted this seamless cooperation: "Thanks to the skilled coordination between SJFD USAR teams, Patrol, and AIR3, the runner was safely located and brought back to the mainland."
