JAMUL, Calif. (KGTV) — Two men were rescued from a tree surrounded by water "approximately 300 yards away from shore" on Saturday afternoon, officials said.
The incident was initially reported around 5 p.m. at 13531 Otay Lakes Road. Authorities later confirmed the location to be a quarter mile from Skydive San Diego.
According to the Chula Vista Fire Department, both individuals have been successfully extricated from the tree and have been transported to a local hospital.
Tonight at 1800, crews found two victims stranded in tree in water approx 300 yards off shore. CVFD, CalFire, SD copter 3, Border Patrol coordinated rescue efforts. Boat team deployed and victims extricated, brought to shore and evaluated for minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/NRIOr7WmxS
— Chula Vista Fire Department (@ChulaVistaFD) February 11, 2024
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