All went well until they decided it was time to end their day and head back to their car still on the Amador county side of the river. What they didn't realize is that later in the day the river flow is increased by PG&E releases, and because of those water volume increases the river was deeper and faster than when they initially crossed.  Clearly, to the couple it was definitely not safe to cross the river with the young child. Around 7:40 pm emergency services received a call about the stranded family and Amador County Sheriff's Deputies, Jackson Fire Department and CalFire crews all responded to the scene. Because it was getting dark, time was of the essence, so a plan was put in place to have a group of firefighters use a ladder to bring them across a spillway, crossing the large gaps on the ladder. They crossed slowly and methodically over each gap.  It took about 30-40 minutes to make it to the Amador side.  In the end everyone was safe and sound thanks to the coordination for emergency personnel.