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Infant, Eight Others Rescued After South Yuba River Traps Home Near Donner Summit

Forecasters warn a new storm could raise river levels again this week.

Overview

  • California Highway Patrol video shows rescuers sliding a baby in a car seat across a fire-truck ladder to reach safety.
  • Authorities say the Sunday operation occurred around 1:15 p.m., and the entire family escaped without injuries.
  • An evacuation warning remains in place for the corridor between Donner Pass and Cisco roads as officials monitor conditions.
  • River levels eased slightly on Monday, but the National Weather Service expects heavy rain from Tuesday evening through Saturday and has flood watches posted.
  • Truckee Fire officials note the riverside house near Hampshire Rocks Road along I-80 has a history of flooding, including a prior rescue in the 1990s.