PASO ROBLES, CA – On February 18, 2026, Paso Robles Police and Fire dispatch received a report of individuals stranded on an island in the Salinas River. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded one ladder truck, two engines, a Battalion Chief, Rescue 8151, and Squad 8152 with Boat 8140.

Crews were able to launch Boat 8140 and safely rescue two individuals and five dogs from a riverbed encampment. The Paso Robles Police Department and San Luis Ambulance assisted with victim location and assessment. None of the victims required medical treatment, and no responders were injured.

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind residents that during periods of heavy rain, especially when soils are already saturated, rivers and creeks can rise rapidly. Never attempt to cross unfamiliar moving bodies of water.