7 People Rescued From San Diego River Following Strong Rains

A swift water team rescues a woman whose car was submerged in the San Diego River in Mission Valley, Calif., on Jan. 16, 2023. Courtesy of the San Diego Fire Department

SAN DIEGO—Seven people were rescued on Jan. 16 from the rain-swollen San Diego River, but none suffered any injuries.

Just after 9 a.m., the San Diego Fire Department’s swift water rescue team responded to the area of the river near 4700 Pacific Highway.