River Rescue 02/05/2024 INC#1523 - River Rescue; INC#1523; 02:45PM; 17 Pacoima Wash; #Sylmar; Firefighters responded to bystander reports that a man jumped in the flowing water in pursuit of his dog. Crews responded to several bridges and access points down river and located the canine, who had managed to swim safely to the edge and escape the rapids. LAFD Air Ops lowered a rescuer into the water, who was able to grab the patient, who was still conscious. They were hoisted into the aircraft, and transported to the local hospital by air. His dog was taken to a local shelter for temporary care for minor injuries. There were no other victims in the water, related to this incident. PIO Captain Cody Weireter responding to Paxton x Arleta for media needs.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AO1 AO2 BC11 BC12 BC5 BC712 CM40 CM42 E235 E250 E260 E298 E35 E39 E76 E81 E82 E91 EM17 EM5 H1 H4 H5 HA1 HA4 HA5 HR3 PI3 RA39 RA850 RA86 SC1 SW44 SW88 SW89 T35 T50 T60 T98 UR88; CH5; 12; Nicholas Prange 02-05-24 04:03 PM