News

Actions

Search and Rescue crews assist Tulare County with Kern River rescue

Posted

On July 22, 2017, at about 12:49 p.m., Kern County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue personnel responded to Limestone Campground in Tulare County to assist in the rescue of an adult male who was clinging to brush in the middle of the Kern River.

Kern County Fire Department personnel, along with Fire's rescue helicopter also responded to the scene. 

A hoist rescue was initiated and the subject was safely returned to shore. The subject was uninjured and declined medical aid.

 

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Monday

06/30/2025

Clear

-° / 72°

0%

Tuesday

07/01/2025

Clear

102° / 71°

0%

Wednesday

07/02/2025

Clear

101° / 72°

0%

Thursday

07/03/2025

Clear

103° / 69°

0%

Friday

07/04/2025

Clear

95° / 66°

0%

Saturday

07/05/2025

Clear

96° / 67°

0%

Sunday

07/06/2025

Clear

98° / 69°

0%

Monday

07/07/2025

Clear

101° / 71°

0%