Struggling Swimmer Rescued From Hudson River

A heroic save took place when area firefighters rescued an autistic person who became exhausted while swimming in the Hudson River.

The lieutenant saving the struggling swimmer.
Photo Credit: *Piermont Fire Department*

Lt. Patrick Krummack after the save.
Photo Credit: *Piermont Fire Department*

The department waiting to transport the girl to the hospital.
Photo Credit: *Piermont Fire Department*

Kathy Reakes

08/24/2021 10:30 a.m.

The incident took place in Rockland County on Monday, Aug. 23 when the Piermont Fire Department Dive Team was dispatched to a mutual aid call to Nyack where a person was struggling in the water.

Rescue boat 13-Marine and divers were on the scene in under five minutes from the time of initial dispatch.

After locating the person, Lieutenant Patrick Krummack immediately dove into the water and rescued the extremely exhausted female swimmer.

"Once on our marine unit, she was evaluated by EMTs on 13-Marine and transferred to Nyack Ambulance," the Fire Department said.

"Great Job Paddy and to the crew of 13-Marinek," they added.

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