Firefighters rescue paddler in distress in Redwood Creek

REDWOOD CITY (KRON)—Fire crews rescued one person who became distressed while paddling the Redwood Creek in Redwood City Saturday morning, according to fire officials.

Firefighters responded to the report of a paddler in distress near Maple Street around 11:45 a.m., a fire dispatcher said.

The victim was rescued from the water and was treated at the scene, the dispatcher said.

Fire crews were able to clear the scene around 1 p.m.