Under heavy rains brought by Typhoon Winnie, IHSART rescuers reached the building complex, which was still sliding down a hillside, on rubber dinghies. Rescuers took a big risk once they reached the buildings, because they were tilting heavily, making it difficult for them to keep their balance and see straight.
當時中華搜救總隊划著橡皮艇進入汐止，林肯大郡地基還在滑動中，冒險進入的隊員，因為房子嚴重傾斜，視覺變得完全錯亂，進入現場連站都站不住。