SWIFT WATER RESCUE: Alton Fire Department's specially trained crew, Jersey, QEM teams, bring 10 to s
SPANKEY - Rescuers had their hands full Monday in the Spankey area along Macoupin Creek in Jersey County, but they successfully brought 10 people and several dogs to safety.
Jersey County and QEM both put out mutual aid emergency assist calls at 8:30 a.m. on Monday.
Alton Fire Department Chief Bernie Sebold and his specially trained rescue team responded and were asked to perform a swift water rescue in the Spankey area, he said.
Spankey is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, located about two miles east of the Illinois River.
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