Suspect rescued after jumping into canal during chase in Tulare County, deputies say

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A stolen car chase in the South Valley turned into a rescue after the suspect jumped into a canal to escape on Friday.

Tulare County sheriff's deputies arrived at Highway 99 and Avenue 327 around 1:30 pm to help the California Highway Patrol with a stolen car investigation.

Investigators say the suspect had run from officers and into the canal in an attempt to get away.

Deputies pulled the man to safety about a quarter of a mile away.

He was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.