Folsom Firefighters Rescue Individual from American River After Leap from Rainbow Bridge
Folsom firefighters rescued an individual from the American River after they jumped off Rainbow Bridge on Greenback Lane.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 5, 2026 —
Folsom firefighters successfully rescued an individual from the American River on Monday. The rescue occurred after the person jumped from the Rainbow Bridge located on Greenback Lane.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following reports of a person in the water. Firefighters from the Folsom Fire Department responded quickly to the incident. The exact circumstances leading to the individual jumping from the bridge were not immediately available.
Crews were able to reach the individual and bring them to safety. Further details regarding the condition of the rescued person or whether any medical attention was required have not been provided at this time. The Folsom Fire Department has not released further information regarding the incident.
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