Following heavy rainfall in Northern California, emergency crews responded to multiple water rescues along Dry Creek near Galt as the waterway overflowed. In one incident, two unhoused individuals were rescued in a joint operation by Cosumnes and Woodbridge fire officials, according to ABC10.
In darkness and rising waters, Woodbridge Fire District and assisting agencies braved a swift current to reach stranded individuals on an embankment that had become an island. Battalion Chief Eric Edwards told FOX40 that five people and two dogs were rescued and treated for mild hypothermia.
The impact of the floods became clear Monday morning when rescue teams responded near Kost Road and S. Lincoln Way, bringing three more people and three dogs to safety. The additional rescues followed earlier efforts, according to CBS News Sacramento.
Authorities urge the public to avoid flood-prone areas as search efforts continue, emphasizing the dangers of swollen waterways and the need for vigilance to keep vulnerable individuals safe.
