Major operation sees four people, 15 dogs and other animals rescued from sinking vessel

Major operation sees four people, 15 dogs and other animals rescued from sinking vessel

A major rescue operation saw four people and numerous animals plucked to safety just before a vessel sank in the river at Lynn.

Deputies, helicopter crew rescue boaters from Merced River at night

MERCED COUNTY — A group of boaters was safely rescued late Saturday night after their vessel began taking on water upriver from McConnell State Recreation Area in Ballico, authorities said.