The Eau Claire Fire Department responded to the Chippewa River this morning for a water rescue.
An adult male was located in the river struggling to stay afloat between the Lake St. bridge and the Water St. bridge. Fire crews positioned rescue equipment on the East bank of the river near the Water St. bridge. A ECFD Firefighter entered the river wearing a water rescue suit, swam to the person, and kept them afloat until an ECFD boat assisted.
An ECFD ambulance transported the individual to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
