"Heroic Dog Rescues Spark Dramatic Water Rescues in Los Angeles"
TL;DR
A man got stuck in the Pacoima Wash in Los Angeles while trying to save his dog, who managed to swim to safety. The Los Angeles Fire Department conducted a dramatic rescue, lowering a rescuer into the water to grab the man, who was conscious and alert with no serious injuries. He was airlifted to a local hospital, while his dog was taken to a shelter for minor injuries and will be reunited with him soon.
- Man rescued from Pacoima Wash after jumping in to save dog KABC-TV
- Man trying to rescue dog from rain-swollen Pacoima Wash is hoisted to safety by LAFD helicopter LA Daily News
- LA firefighter dangling from helicopter rescues man looking for his dog during California storms FOX 11 Los Angeles
- Man jumps into raging LA River to save his dog CBS Los Angeles
- Amid L.A. storm, man jumps into water to save dog. Then he needs rescuing Los Angeles Times
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