On March 27, 2026, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Helicopter Henry-1 rescued four people stranded on the Russian River, south of Healdsburg. A raft carrying two juveniles and one adult became trapped in trees along the riverbank, while a fourth person floated downstream but reached shore safely. A 100-foot longline and horse collar device were used to lift the victims to safety. All were wearing life jackets, which deputies say greatly improved their survival chances.
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