Sandoval County Fire and Rescue helped two children and an adult out of the Jemez River in a harrowing escape from rushing waters.
On June 21, SCFR responded to an emergency call in the southwestern Jemez Mountains near the Gilman Tunnels.
Three people, one adult and two children were in the river when the adult and one of the children fell down in the water. The adult and one of the children managed to get out of the water but sustained multiple injuries. Heavy rains and flash flood alerts were in effect for the area. Responders rescued the adult and were able to pull the children out of the water safely.
Rescue teams on scene included Santa Clara Fire Rescue, the Rio Grande Basin Hazardous Materials Response Team and Corrales Fire Department and Jemez Pueblo EMS.
According to SCFR, the river at one point rose 3 feet in a matter of five minutes. Officials advise visitors to stay out of the water when storms are nearby.