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Driver rescued after car plunges into water Friday, 30th November 2018 LSFD Public Relations Writer: William Hudspeth LSFD Public Relations Editor: Chloe MacKenzie The victim's car, a Karin Rebel submerged in the water. TONGVA HILLS - On Monday the 26th November 2018, the Los Santos Fire Department were notified at 22:18 of a Karin Rebel that had lost control while driving, and plunged into the stream off Tongva Drive in the Tongva Valley area. Engine One were dispatched to the scene and arrived within ten minutes after being alerted On arrival Engine One requested more units, and as a result Engine Two and Rescue Basic One responded to the incident. The decision to use rescue lines was taken, and by the time Engine Two arrived lines were established and a firefighter with a harness was then lowered into the water. The firefighter managed to reach the vehicle's flatbed and from there managed to attach the second rescue line around the driver's waist and make a knot. Their seat-belt was cut and they were pulled out on the flatbed of the vehicle. With the teamwork of the crews of both Engine One and Two, plus the assistance of numerous police officers who were present at the scene, the extraction of the victim took about fifteen minutes and they were immediately taken to Rescue Basic One for a further examination. A firefighter from Engine One examining the scene while being briefed by the Police Officers. Five firefighters who were manning two Engines and one Ambulance responded to the scene along with four officers from the Los Santos Police Department. The vehicle was later removed from the water by the insurance company. An investigation into the cause is being lead by the Los Santos Police Department but a preliminary investigation suggests the driver was speeding when the incident occurred. The situation was concluded by 23:36. Dispatched LSFD Units: E1, E2, RB1