Motorist Rescued from Flooded Scott Road
Feb 14, 2025 04:38PM ● By By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter
A Jeep that was stranded in Deer Creek remains parked on Scott Road following a Deer Creek water rescue on Feb. 13. Photo courtesy Sac Metro
After the incident was reported at 6:50 p.m., a battalion from Sac Metro and also a battalion from the Folsom Fire Department were dispatched to the scene. According to Capt. Mark Nunez, the response included three boat units, 11 firefighters trained in swift water rescue and boat operations, two engine companies and an ambulance.
"Upon arrival, the crews discovered a jeep approximately 20 yards in the water, submerged in about 12 to 16 inches of swiftly-moving water," Nunez said. "Crews from Boat 35 (Folsom) rescued the female individual from the Jeep using an inflatable boat by walking out to her.
"The vehicle was still operational and the crew safely drove it back to dry land with her inside the jeep," he said.
The rescued individual was medically evaluated and was released on scene.
Nunez said Scott Road was closed in both directions before the incident. He reminded residents not to risk driving through flooded roadways, noting that as little as six inches of swift-moving water can cause a vehicle to stall or be swept away.
"Our victim was fortunate that the river wasn't higher as it could have made the rescue much more difficult for crews," Nunez said.
Deer Creek regularly floods Scott Road during heavy rains. Information about the water levels in Deer Creek is available at https://sacflood.org.
