Man Rescued From Fast-Moving Water Channel With Help Of Ladder, Rope

BUENA PARK, CA — A ladder, rope bag and quick-thinking teamwork from Orange County firefighters led to a successful and swift water rescue Tuesday in Buena Park, authorities said.

The call was reported Tuesday morning, after firefighters responded to reports of an adult man stuck in cold, fast-moving water in Buena Park.

"Engine 62 initiated a shore-based rescue by throwing a looped rope over the victim, guiding him to the water's edge and placing a ladder for the victim to grab," An Orange County Fire Authority spokesperson said.

According to an OCFA statement, the victim was growing weak from staying in the water and unable to climb up. With some quick-thinking teamwork, the crew used the wall's edge to fulcrum the ladder and the victim up and out of the water. The action was compared to pushing down on a teeter-totter to raise the other end, according to the statement.

The victim was swiftly taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, authorities said. He was not identified by authorities.

No further information was immediately available.