Police rescue drunk man from creek in downtown San Luis Obispo
CalCoastNews
July 13, 2026
In the wee hours of Saturday morning, a concerned girlfriend's quick thinking and a 911 call led San Luis Obispo police to rescue an intoxicated man who had fallen into a downtown creek. The woman reported that her boyfriend's call dropped after she heard running water, prompting officers to search the area near the creek. They found the man, who was intoxicated, and safely pulled him from the water.
It's a reminder of how our tight-knit community looks out for one another—and how a simple call can make all the difference. For more details, check out the original report from CalCoastNews. Stay safe out there, SLO.
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