AFD SAVES TEEN FROM RAGING ARROYO

At around 300pm, a 16 year old male was crossing the arroyo at Juan Tabo and Candelaria with minimal water visible. On his second step into the arroyo, an enormous gush of water knocked him off his feet and carried him west down the arroyo.

AFD crews were set up at various locations to attempt a rescue of this young man. At Morningside and Cutler, station 13 crews launched a rescue throw bag into the water, the young man grabbed a hold of it and he was successfully pulled to safety. He was transported to Presbyterian in stable condition with cuts and bruises.

One of the Fire Fighters involved in the rescue was taken to Presbyterian with a minor cut to the hand.
Melissa Romero
Public Information Officer
Albuquerque Fire Department
11500 Sunset Gardens SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-768-9317