Robert Kuwada
The Fresno Bee
FRESNO, Calif. — Fresno firefighters rescued five people on Memorial Day on the San Joaquin River near Scout Island.
Firefighters scrambled to the scene just before 4 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Capt. Lupe Fernandez credited the kayakers for doing “everything right,” including wearing life jackets, communicating quickly and clearly with emergency responders, and following other safety measures.
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Fernandez said the life jackets, in particular, were a “big deal” for Monday’s safe outcome.
The kayakers apparently struck a submerged tree, causing at least one of them to go into the river.
“All five are safe, and life jackets contributed to that,” Fernandez said.
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