Anza Narrows Incident
Incident Name: Anza Narrows Incident
Date Reported: 12/28/2021
Time Reported: 1711 Hours
Incident Location: Anza Narrows / Santa Ana River / Riverside, CA 92504
Ward #: Ward 1 Edwards
Type of Incident: Search and Rescue
Incident Number: RIV #21-042062
Control Time: 12/28/2021 at 1845 Hours
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 1
Truck Companies: 2
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Firefighter(s): 11
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Current Situation
At 1711 the City of Riverside Fire Department was dispatched to Anza Narrows Park for a hiker who had become disoriented and lost in the Santa Ana river bottom. Working in conjunction with the City of Riverside Police and Fire Dispatch center, we were able to locate the lost hiker utilizing a cellular phone signal. ATV 1 from station 1 was requested along with RPD Air 1 to find the best route and make access to the hiker. The individual began his hike from Carlson Bark Park near Mt. Rubidoux at 1500 and became lost approximately 3 miles West nearest Anza Narrows Park. Working in conjunction with Air 1, personnel from ATV 1 were able to safely locate the individual as well as his dog, and safely transport them out of the Santa Ana river bottom at 1845. Neither the hiker, his dog, nor any fire personnel were injured during the rescue.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Garrett Coryell
Date / Time Posted: 12/28/2021 1944
Information Center: 951.351.6120
