TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Fire Department (TFD) rescued 21 adults, 3 children and 1 infant during flooding.
Firefighters said it all happened Friday at about 5:15 p.m.
According to the Coronado National Forest, Pima County SAR, TFD, and Pima Stations worked together to rescue people stranded in Bear Canyon.
Firefighters used a Ladder over a low water crossing to get everyone to safety.
5:15 PM rescue of 21 adults, 3 children, & 1 infant
— Coronado NF (@CoronadoNF) August 13, 2022
Bear Canyon
Pima County SAR, Tucson Fire - Rosemont and Pima Stations (engine 7 and ladder 4), & the Coronado NF worked together to perform a ladder rescue over the low water crossing.
Great teamwork made this rescue happen. pic.twitter.com/7cJrFma8Lf
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