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Vehicle in River Downstream From Mosquito Bridge

May 2, 2022 — Around 9 am El Dorado County Fire Protection District's Division 7703 and Engine 328 responded with Diamond Springs - El Dorado Fire Protection District Engine 349 and Medic 49 for a vehicle into the South Fork of the American River, downstream from the Mosquito Bridge. California Highway Patrol responded with patrol units and H-20, their rescue helicopter. A firefighter was hoisted down to the vehicle to check for occupants. Initial searches did not discover any victims. Firefighters also set up rope rescue systems as a contingency. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Dive Rescue Team also responded to further check the area. The incident is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol.

 

May contain: ground, plant, and nature
An El Dorado County Fire Protection District rescuer is hoisted by CHP H-20 down to the vehicle to check for victims.
May contain: water, nature, outdoors, creek, and stream
EDSO divers check the river for signs of a victim.
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An EDSO diver prepares to enter the water to check for a victim.
May contain: fire truck, truck, vehicle, and transportation
Engine 328 responded to the initial call for a vehicle in the South Fork of the American River near the Mosquito Bridge. 
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A vehicle can be seen on the right side of the river, prompting a response to check for possible victims. 
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A vehicle can be seen in the South Fork of the American River, just downstream from the Mosquito Bridge. 
May contain: water, nature, outdoors, creek, and stream
A vehicle can be seen in the South Fork of the American River, just downstream from the Mosquito Bridge. 
May contain: water, nature, outdoors, person, human, creek, and stream
EDSO dive team members assess the vehicle.
May contain: person, human, adventure, and leisure activities
Rope systems extend from a guardrail down to a rock shelf adjacent to the partially submerged vehicle. 
May contain: vehicle and transportation
A vehicle can be seen in the South Fork of the American River, just downstream from the Mosquito Bridge. 
May contain: clothing, apparel, person, human, coat, and raincoat
Firefighters stand on top of a cliff where they used rope systems.
May contain: water, nature, outdoors, stream, and creek
A vehicle can be seen in the South Fork of the American River, just downstream from the Mosquito Bridge. 
May contain: nature, water, outdoors, creek, and stream
A vehicle can be seen in the South Fork of the American River, just downstream from the Mosquito Bridge. 
May contain: person, human, rubble, adventure, leisure activities, and outdoors
EDSO dive team members standby a vehicle in the South Fork of the American River, just downstream from the Mosquito Bridge. 
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