Pulled from river by police helicopter
L.A. River Rescue LOS ANGELES -- A man who apparently jumped into the rain-swollen Los Angeles River was pulled to safety by a rescue helicopter Sunday.

The man was seen jumping or walking into the river near a bridge east of downtown just before 8 a.m., according to L.A. Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott.

Police officers tried unsuccessfully to rescue him at Sixth Street and Olympic Boulevard.

A police helicopter team was able to pull him from the river near Vernon -- about four miles downstream from where he jumped in.

The man was conscious and talking to rescuers, according to Scott. He was transferred to a fire department helicopter and flown to an area hospital in stable condition.

His name has not been released.2:37 p.m. PST, November 21, 2010

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