Swiftwater Rescue Operation Along Coyote Creek and San Gabriel River, Orange County

Summary: A multi-agency swiftwater rescue operation was launched in Orange County, California, following reports of a possible victim in the water near Coyote Creek. Multiple fire and rescue units, including specialized swiftwater teams from Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and Long Beach, were dispatched to various points along the waterway, including intersections at Lincoln, Ball, Cerritos, Katella, and 7th Street. Units coordinated to search downstream, establish safety divisions, and use visual indicators such as an orange propane tank to track water flow. Despite extensive searching and coordination with lifeguards and law enforcement, no victim was found. The incident involved significant inter-agency communication and dynamic deployment of resources to multiple locations along the creek and river.