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Person 'Clinging To Rock' In Potomac River Rescued In Montgomery County Person 'Clinging To Rock' In Potomac River Rescued In Montgomery County
Person 'Clinging To Rock' In Potomac River Rescued In Montgomery County Multiple agencies worked together on Wednesday morning to rescue a person who found themselves in a perilous position in the Potomac River. Early on Aug. 7, US Park Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel teamed up to make a water rescue after a swimmer got stuck. According to officials, boats, helicopters, and land crews were all involved in the rescue near the C&O Canal Lock 8 and Wades Island. Water Rescue Potomac River IAO @COcanalNPS near Lock 8 , person in water @mcfrs SW710, SW710B, SW730B, SW730, E752, UTV711, USPark helicopter, BC702, FXS444, PE444 responding…

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Woman, Dog Escape Safely After Crashing Into Prince George's County Pond Woman, Dog Escape Safely After Crashing Into Prince George's County Pond
Woman, Dog Escape Safely After Crashing Into Prince George's County Pond A woman was able to safely escape and rescue her dog after crashing into a Prince George's County pond on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 7, members of the Prince George's County Fire and Rescue Department were called to the 3400 block of Enterprise Road in Bowie to investigate a reported crash that resulted in one vehicle submerged in the water. Photos at the scene show the remnants of a damaged fence and vehicle parts strewn around the pond in the area of the crash. No injuries were reported. The cause of the crash remains under investigation later on Wednesday mornin…

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by Zak Failla
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The Wharf Security Guard Pulls Woman From District Pier In DC The Wharf Security Guard Pulls Woman From District Pier In DC
The Wharf Security Guard Pulls Woman From District Pier In DC A security guard from The Wharf pulled a woman from District Pier in Washington DC Sunday, Oct. 16, officials said. DC Real Time News said the woman had fallen into the water. DCFD confirming a woman falling into the water at the Wharf. That individual was evaluated by medics and a medical release. GREAT JOB by on site security. @TheWharfDC https://t.co/hbkQRRXI3E — DC REALTIME NEWS (@RealTimeNews10) October 16, 2022 DC fireboats were dispatched to the scene where the woman was assessed.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hero Off-Duty Maryland Cop Praised For Water Rescue Of Woman Clinging To Rock For Her Life Hero Off-Duty Maryland Cop Praised For Water Rescue Of Woman Clinging To Rock For Her Life
Hero Off-Duty Maryland Cop Praised For Water Rescue Of Woman Clinging To Rock For Her Life A fast-acting off-duty Maryland Natural Resources Police officer gearing up to go hunting made an unexpected save of a woman clinging on for her actual life in the water while hanging on to a kayak. Officer First Class David Brown was off duty at the Lander boat ramp in Frederick County getting ready to go for a waterfowl hunt with friends when he heard what sounded like a person screaming for help in the distance, according to a spokesperson for the agency. Without hesitation, Brown leaped into action, as he and his friends launched their boat and headed toward the shouts, where they found…

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by Zak Failla
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18-Year-Old Drowned At Codorus State Park ID'd As Maryland Man: Coroner 18-Year-Old Drowned At Codorus State Park ID'd As Maryland Man: Coroner
18-Year-Old Drowned At Codorus State Park ID'd As Maryland Man: Coroner The 18-year-old who drowned at Codorus State Park has been identified by the York County coroner's office. Jedaiah Silvanus-Lim, of Silver Springs, Maryland, was with "a small group of young people" who had been on a walk at the park when they decided to go for a swim on Tuesday, June 14, the coroner's release states. He was having difficulty swimming and went under the water, according to the release. A park ranger was called and they called 911, and emergency responders arrived at for the water rescue at the park in West Manheim Township around 5:20 p.m., authorities say. Silvanus-Lim w…

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by Jillian Pikora