Toluca river rescue of cyclist in Lerma River, Digi Mart USA News (Toluca, Mexico): Personnel from the Municipal Civil Protection and Firefighters Coordination of Toluca rescued alive a 48-year-old man who fell into the water while riding a bicycle through the lake area of El Cerrillo Vista Hermosa.
The prompt response of operational staff allowed the man to be located and immediately extracted after a report was received at the command center. Mayor Ricardo Moreno acknowledged those who took part in the rescue.
The rescue was carried out through maneuvers by personnel aboard unit 2504, who secured the cyclist and provided first aid at the scene. After removing him from the waterway, paramedics assessed his health status to stabilize his vital signs and rule out serious injuries.
The man is receiving medical care for his full recovery, while municipal authorities reiterate their call for residents to take extra precautions when traveling near dams, canals and riverbanks.
