Three people were rescued from chest-high, fast-moving water in the Santa Ynez River bottom on January 3rd after becoming trapped amid storm conditions, according to the Lompoc Fire Department.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, prompting a response from Lompoc Fire and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
“Upon arrival, members of the Lompoc Fire Department performed reconnaissance and located three individuals in chest-high water,” the department said in a statement. “The Lompoc Fire incident commander ordered appropriate resources to the incident, including firefighters with swift water training as well as helicopter assistance for overhead reconnaissance and potential hoist operations.”…