hree people who fell into the Nooksack River were saved in a massive rescue operation Monday. Several agencies worked together to rescue the three, who tumbled into the river when their craft overturned late Monday afternoon. The three spent hours in the water before they could be brought out by helicopter. Crews reportedly had to hack through a thick tangle of vines to reach one of the victims, who was suffering from mild hypothermia when she was rescued. All three are expected to recover.