‘Ruh-roh:’ Scooby The Dog Took Rescuers On Wild Ride Down The Los Angeles River

Scooby was rescued by the LAFD on March 28, 2022, after becoming trapped in the L.A. River. (Los Angeles Animal Services)

A dog, his owner, and a good Samaritan all had to be rescued from the Los Angeles River on Monday after the drought-stricken city picked up its heaviest rainfall of the year so far, more than enough to cause the river to swell.

The dog and its owner were swept into the swollen river at around 2:00 p.m., and rescuers were called to the scene after the pair got caught in the river’s strong current. More than an inch of rain had been recorded at Los Angeles International Airport, according to the National Weather Service.