Location: Three Rivers

Incident Date: 5-15-20

City: Three Rivers

Posted by: Media Relations

Rescue Operation Underway for 18-Year-Old Who Fell Down Ravine in Three Rivers

TRAGIC UPDATE:

The 18-year-old victim was rescued by helicopter just after midnight and flown to CRMC. Unfortunately, however, he passed away from his injuries just after 1:45 a.m. Saturday. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. Please keep them in your prayers.

ORIGINAL POST:
HAPPENING NOW: Rescue Operation Underway for 18-Year-Old Who Fell Down Ravine in Three Rivers

The TCSO Search and Rescue team is in Three Rivers right now trying to rescue an 18-year-old old man who fell about 50 feet down a ravine. The CHP helicopter was also on scene trying to hoist the victim out. But they were unsuccessful.

NAS Lemoore Search and Rescue has now been requested to help with a helicopter, to try and hoist the helicopter medic and patient out.  

We will keep you updated as the situation develops.