Cache la Poudre River Rescue

Photo courtesy of Poudre Fire Authority

At 15:21 on June 4th, 2015 Poudre Fire Authority firefighters were training on swift water rescue this afternoon when a 911 call reported two men had fell off inner-tubes they were riding and were in the Cache la Poudre River at Picnic Rock. As firefighters rushed to the scene they were informed the men had made it safely to the opposite side and were out of the river. Once crews arrived on scene they confirmed there were three men in the party; one made it safely to the parking lot however the two others were unhurt and still on the opposite side.  Crews were able to set up a rescue boat and rope system along with deploying seven rescue swimmers to the opposite shore. They made contact with the men then assisted them with donning personal flotation devices and helmets for the return trip. The men were placed into the boat and safely ferried back across the river. Poudre Fire Authority would like to remind citizens to please take the utmost caution when recreating on our local waterways. Additional information provided by Poudre Fire Authority.

Photo courtesy of Poudre Fire Authority

Photo courtesy of Poudre Fire Authority

Photo courtesy of Poudre Fire Authority

Photo courtesy of Poudre Fire Authority

Photo courtesy of Poudre Fire Authority