Reports of a person stranded on the banks of the Santa Ana River in Jurupa Valley Tuesday prompted an extensive search that didn’t net results.
The water emergency was reported just before 3 p.m. in the area of Marlatt Street and Limonite Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The agency said multiple engine crews were sent to the location, and firefighters deployed on foot in an attempt to find the individual reported to be in distress.
They were soon joined by sheriff’s deputies.
However, after 45 minutes of scouring the location, public safety personnel found no one in need of assistance, according to reports from the scene. As of 3:45 p.m. firefighters and deputies were departing the area, and the search was officially called off.
The river bottom was the scene of numerous rescues Monday morning and early afternoon, after at least 16 people became stranded on isles and sand bars amid rising and fast-moving water during downpours.
Almost 20 canines were also rescued.
Homeless encampments are scattered throughout the river bottom.