water rescue

Man Stranded For Hours On Columbia River, After Jetski Runs Out of Gas
Man Stranded For Hours On Columbia River, After Jetski Runs Out of Gas
(Kennewick, WA) -- A man stranded on a jet ski for three hours along the Columbia River was rescued by crews from the Pasco Fire Department Sunday. Captain Ron Fryer says this happened when the victim ran out of gas and began drifting. A Pasco Fire boat was able to the reach the victim at 8:43pm and get them to shore for a medical evaluation...
Benton County Unveils New Water Rescue Boat
Benton County Unveils New Water Rescue Boat
(Benton City, WA) -- It's a boat that can launch in a short amount of time, operate in shallow waters and withstand rough river beds and shorelines. Benton County gave the media a look at it's new water rescue boat Monday morning. Both the Undersheriff John Law and Benton County Fire District 2 Chief Ron Duncan say the watercraft fills a hole that has been critically needed in the county ... Read