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Man, 56, Trapped By Rising Waters Rescued By Sacramento Fire Crews

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Crews have rescued a man trapped by rising waters along the American River Monday morning.

The scene is near Garden Highway and Northgate Boulevard.

Sacramento Fire says passersby saw a man yelling for help by the water. The citizens called 911 for help.

Crews got to the scene and rescued the man, who was trapped on an island.

The 56-year-old man was tended to by medics before being transported to the hospital for evaluation.

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