Sparks Fire Department responded to a report of a person who’d fallen in the Truckee River at Fisherman’s Park. Sparks Police Officers on scene verified a victim in the water headed down river. The victim was successfully rescued from the water by a rescue swimmer and Advanced Resuscitation efforts were performed on scene by Sparks Fire Department and REMSA personnel. The person was taken to Renown Medical Center and no other injuries have been reported at this time. Sparks Fire Department is reminding everyone that due to the excessive water we have this year, the Truckee River is extremely dangerous. They ask you to exercise extreme caution around the river.