Maricopa County, AZ – A quick-acting team of Lake Patrol Deputies rescued a father and son from the Salt River after a 911 call reported the pair in distress Friday, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded within minutes and located the two struggling in the water, officials said. Members of the Swiftwater Rescue Team reached them safely, provided life vests, and pulled both to shore without injury.
According to the sheriff’s office, the rescue unfolded along a stretch of the Salt River popular for kayaking and tubing, where changing currents can create dangerous conditions. Authorities credited the father for calling for help immediately and urged the public to always wear life vests and check water safety conditions before entering the river.
No injuries were reported, and the sheriff’s office said both individuals were safely reunited with family. Officials praised the deputies’ quick coordination and the community’s continued support for swiftwater safety efforts.
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