More than a dozen people were rescued after river waters trapped them on an island in Ventura during Monday's storm.
Fire Department reported that it was sending swift water rescue crews to the area of Main and Peking streets just before 2:30 p.m. Initial reports suggested that 6-12 people were trapped on an island in the river.
Several minutes later, the department tweeted that seven people had been rescued from the river, with video showing people climbing up a bridge that had been let down into the water. California storm: Evacuations ordered in Santa Barbara County as Atmospheric River slams SoCal Another seven people were rescued several minutes later thanks to an aerial team. According to VCFD, the department's Chopper 4 was able to get another seven people off the island and back to safety.
VCFD said crews were still on the scene evaluating the area, and that none of the people rescued have required medical attention yet.DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree
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