Teen rescued after jumping from Rainbow Bridge in Folsom, officials say

A teenager who jumped into Lake Natoma from Rainbow Bridge in Folsom was taken to a hospital Wednesday after landing on her back and getting stranded on a rock, officials said.

The Folsom Fire Department said crews were dispatched around 4:50 p.m. after receiving reports that the teen had jumped from the bridge into the American River.

The teen, 19, had been with a group of young people who were jumping from the bridge, the fire department said.

Officials said she was conscious and talking but was unable to move when firefighters arrived.

A rescue boat was launched, and crews safely reached the teen before moving her to shore. Fire officials said the extent of her injuries is unknown.

Rainbow Bridge was temporarily closed while crews conducted the rescue but has since reopened.

The Folsom Fire Department said bridge or rock jumping in the state recreation area is illegal, can cost you thousands of dollars in fines and even land you in jail.

"People jumping off the bridge tend to hurt themselves," said Battalion Chief Nick Lawlor with Folsom Fire. "We've had people sustain major injuries. We've also unfortunately had people drown."

Folsom officials noted that signs posted on the bridge warn people not to jump from it.