Bystanders pulled a man in apparent cardiac arrest from the water off Alameda on Sunday afternoon, before first responders arrived to pull three other people from the water.
The Alameda Fire Department said on social media it responded to the area near the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal for the report of multiple people in the water calling for help.
Firefighters found one male victim on the shore in cardiac arrest with Alameda police officers performing CPR. Fire personnel took over patient care and started advanced lifesaving measures while simultaneously deploying rescue swimmers to locate the remaining victims.The first patient was transported to a local hospital.
The Alameda Fire Department deployed seven rescue swimmers into the water along with its fire boat. Rescue swimmers located three male victims in the water, ranging from approximately 100 feet to several hundred yards offshore. Rescue swimmers successfully rescued the three victims and brought them onto the shore where they were transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and evaluation.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2 sinkholes in 2 days in Alameda force water shut off, road closuresWater main breaks in two different areas of Alameda have caused massive sinkholes the past couple of days. As a result, some residents have been without water while crews work to patch the areas, EBMUD said.
Read more »
Person dies after falling from parking garage in Alameda, police sayAlameda police said someone died after falling from a parking garage Saturday. The structure is seven stories tall and is situated near the Alameda Theatre.
Read more »
Suspected drowning death in Alameda after boat sinksOne person is suspected of drowning in Alameda following reports of a boat starting to sink.
Read more »
Alameda: Sinking boat casts four men into the bay, only three call for helpThe tragedy began at about 1:15 p.m. Sunday, when rescue crews responded to reports of “multiple people in the water calling for help.” When Alameda police arrived at the shoreline, passersby…
Read more »
Lollapalooza forecast: Rainfall keeps Saturday cooler, storms still possible Sunday eveningAfter two hot summer days started off Lollapalooza weekend in Chicago, those attending the iconic music festival for the next two days can expect some different conditions.
Read more »