ATCEMS calls off water rescue at Roy Guerrero Park in East Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a water rescue at Roy Guerrero Metro Park in East Austin after receiving a report that a person and puppy had "washed away."

Both Starflight and Austin Fire joined the search efforts on the water to attempt to locate the person and animal. 

A drone was also launched to search for them.

ATCEMS canceled the rescue effort around 3 p.m. after an extensive search resulted in no one being located. Witnesses said someone had exited the river, and a dog was seen on the trail. No one is believed to be in danger as of now, ATCEMS says. 

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