Numerous Water Rescues Performed By Firefighters/Lifeguards As Major Flooding Hits Neighborhood

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 1/22/2024 1:34 pm
LOCATION: Acacia St. & Una St.
AREA/CITY: San Diego
DETAILS:

1. San Diego Fire-Rescue along with several mutual aid agencies with the assistance of San Diego Fire-Rescue Lifeguards responded to numerous water rescue calls in the neighborhood of Southcrest.
2. The neighborhood was hit by major flooding due to the rains.
3. Firefighters and Lifeguards helped dozens of residents from their homes as floodwaters reached up to 7 feet in some areas of the neighborhood.
4. Good Samaritans also helped rescue many trapped residents and their animals from their homes by using their personal Jet Skis and canoes.
5. Some residents had to escape the waters by climbing on top of their roofs and vehicles.
6. Multiple people have been taken to the hospital after suffering from hypothermia.
7. The floodwaters also damaged numerous vehicles and residences in the neighborhood.

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