After struggle, firefighters rescue woman who fell into fountain in lake at MacArthur Park

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Firefighters rescue woman who fell into water at MacArthur Park
Firefighters had to rescue a woman Wednesday morning from the water in MacArthur Park.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Firefighters had to rescue a woman Wednesday morning from the water in MacArthur Park.

She resisted the help and firefighters had to struggle to get her to safety.

She reportedly was pepper-sprayed and fell in, getting stuck in the fountain at the center of the lake.

It took rescue teams about 20 minutes to bring her into the boat.

After the rescue she was taken to the hospital.

She's expected to be OK.

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