Water rescue - North of 33rd Street East Railway Bridge

Incident Number:
25-18691
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:

Firefighters alerted to a person in distress in the South Saskatchewan River. A witness reported the person had jumped from 33rd Street East Railway Bridge.

Firefighters observed a person in the water, north of the Railway Bridge.

Action(s) Taken:

One water rescue team member engaged the person in the water and applied a life jacket. Boat 5 was deployed and walked to patient, due to shallow water conditions. Patient was transported to shore and transferred to ambulance personnel.

More Information:
  • The scene was turned over to Police for further investigation.