Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Fresno Authorities Work Together to Safely Rescue Individual from Overpass
ANTHONY SITE PHOTO
By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 4 months ago on
May 1, 2025

Fresno first responders successfully rescued an individual from the Highway 99/Clinton Ave. overpass Thursday, May 1, 2025, bringing them to safety without injury. (Fresno FD)

Share

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

First responders from the Fresno Fire Department, Fresno Police Department, American Ambulance, and the California Highway Patrol responded to a critical incident Thursday morning on the Highway 99 and Clinton Avenue overpass.

A person was found outside the protective railing, prompting a coordinated rescue effort, the Fresno Fire Department reported.

Thanks to the quick response of all agencies involved, the individual was safely brought down without injury, the department said.

The Fresno Fire Department said if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available.

Reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, which is available 24/7.

Connect with Anthony W. Haddad on social media. Got a tip? Send an email

RELATED TOPICS:

Anthony W. Haddad,
Multimedia Journalist
Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

Search

Help continue the work that gets you the news that matters most.

Send this to a friend