Man rescued after spotted clinging to tree in LA River

Firefighters rescued a man from the Los Angeles River Wednesday morning.

The Los Angeles Fire Department says the man was spotted clinging to a tree. Several crew members successfully got the man onto a small boat and brought him to shore. The victim is being evaluated by paramedics. 

Heavy rain caused water levels to rise significantly in the river. 

This is a developing story 
 

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