2 people, dog rescued after their makeshift shelter in North Sacramento gets surrounded by water
SACRAMENTO – Crews have rescued two people and a dog that got trapped inside a shelter surrounded by water in North Sacramento on Tuesday.
The scene was in a drainage ditch near Natoma Street and Tenaya Avenue.
As Sacramento Fire rescue crews soon discovered, the people were stuck in a makeshift shelter that had gotten surrounded by water.
Water Rescue, Tenaya Ave and Natoma St. Two adults and a dog were trapped inside of a makeshift shelter and had to be extricated via rescue boats. Nobody was injured. Be mindful of the rising waters and get to higher ground. pic.twitter.com/I8IvUAiH1L
— Sacramento Fire Department (@SacFirePIO) March 14, 2023
Crews went out on rescue boats. Due to the high wind, Sacramento Fire says a helicopter wasn't able to help with the situation.
Two people and a dog were rescued. No injuries were reported, crews say.
The situation should serve as a reminder for people to be mindful of rising waters, Sacramento Fire says.