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Woman Saved After Icy Plunge Off Boston Bridge: Police Woman Saved After Icy Plunge Off Boston Bridge: Police
Woman Saved After Icy Plunge Off Boston Bridge: Police A woman who jumped off a bridge with the intent to end her life was brought to safety by firefighters and state police marine units, officials say.  Police and fire departments were notified that a woman was in the ocean near North Washington Street Bridge on Tuesday, Feb. 7 around 9:45 p.m., according to Massachusetts State Police. Fire department swimmers jumped to action, finding the woman and bringing her aboard a state police boat.  The woman was safely recovered with no injuries other than being severely cold. She was given a floatation jacket to help warm her up.  EMS…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Health Officials Raise Alarms After Sewage Discharge In Boston Inner Harbor Health Officials Raise Alarms After Sewage Discharge In Boston Inner Harbor
Health Officials Raise Alarms After Sewage Discharge In Boston Inner Harbor Health officials are warning the public to stay away from the water in Boston Inner Harbor following a sewage discharge earlier this week.  The Water Resources Authority said the overflow happened around 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 after a vicious storm hit the area with heavy rains and high winds. Water upstream of North Washington Street Bridge should be avoided for two days minimum. "The public is advised to avoid contact with affected water bodies for at least 48 hours after a sewage discharge or overflow, during rainstorms, and for 48 hours after rainstorms end, due to increased health risks…

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by Josh Lanier