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Swimmer's Body Recovered From Potomac River: DC Fire And EMS (DEVELOPING) Swimmer's Body Recovered From Potomac River: DC Fire And EMS (DEVELOPING)
Swimmer's Body Recovered From Potomac River: DC Fire And EMS (Developing) A person was found dead in the Potomac River on Monday morning, according to a DC Fire and EMS spokesperson. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on July 1, first responders were called to make a water rescue on the river at the Arlington Memorial Bridge. Witnesses on the bridge said that they reported seeing the victim in the water, leading to a heavy response. Shortly after the initial alert was issued by DC Fire and EMS personnel, officials confirmed that they recovered the body, though the swimmer was pronounced dead. The incident is now being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department. No…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Water In Northwest DC: Report Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Water In Northwest DC: Report
Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Water In Northwest DC: Report A woman has reportedly died after falling into the water in the area of the Georgetown Waterfront in Northwest DC on Saturday. At approximately 8 p.m. on April 13, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called in to assist with a water rescue, where a woman suffered what were initially described as critical injuries. Update Water Rescue vicinity of Georgetown Waterfront. 1 adult female transported with critical life threatening injuries. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/lzWDmWrBLL — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 14, 2024 According to a FOX report, the woman died after being rushed to an area h…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Rising Waters Trap Homeless Woman Under Falmouth Bridge, Firefighters Make Challenging Save Rising Waters Trap Homeless Woman Under Falmouth Bridge, Firefighters Make Challenging Save
Rising Waters Trap Homeless Woman Under Falmouth Bridge, Firefighters Make Challenging Save Rising waters during this week's storm nearly trapped a homeless woman under the Falmouth Bridge, until firefighters came to her aid, officials tell Daily Voice. The individual called 911 at the height of the storm, around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, saying the waters were rising and they had nowhere to go, according to Brian J. Frankel, the assistant chief of Stafford County Fire and Rescue. The department's water rescue team was deployed and successfully got the woman out from under the bridge. "It was successful just a challenging rescue because it was the middle of the night …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Rescued After Car Plunges Into Anacostia River On Christmas Man Rescued After Car Plunges Into Anacostia River On Christmas
Man Rescued After Car Plunges Into Anacostia River On Christmas Dive teams pulled a man from the Anacostia River after his car plunged into the water on Christmas Day. The call came in just before 2 p.m. at the 11th Street bridge, NBC Washington reports. The man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, the outlet said. DC firefighters shared photos from the rescue on Twitter. Update water rescue Anacostia River below 11th St Bridge SE. 3 rescue divers & 2 rescue swimmers from DC Fire & EMS entered the water, locating & removing 1 adult victim from the vehicle. All are out of the river for decontamination & rehab. #…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Divers Can't Save Man Who Crashed Car Into Potomac River Near Memorial Bridge (DEVELOPING) Divers Can't Save Man Who Crashed Car Into Potomac River Near Memorial Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Divers Can't Save Man Who Crashed Car Into Potomac River Near Memorial Bridge (Developing) One person is dead after taking a plunge into the Potomac River overnight near Memorial Bridge in DC, officials say. First responders were called shortly after midnight to the water, where they found a car in the river with a person inside. Update Water Rescue Rock Creek Pkwy beneath Memorial Bridge in Potomac River. @DCPoliceDept divers with assistance from DC Fire & EMS have removed 1 victim from submerged vehicle in critical life threatening condition. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/aoJulriD1z — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 22, 2023 The man - who has not been identified by…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
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
Police & Fire
VIDEO: First Responders In DC Make Water Rescue Amid Flash Flooding During Storm VIDEO: First Responders In DC Make Water Rescue Amid Flash Flooding During Storm
Video: First Responders In DC Make Water Rescue Amid Flash Flooding During Storm Fast-moving thunderstorms that rolled through the region caused difficulties for some who found themselves caught in precarious positions. In one such instance, DC Fire and EMS first responders had to attempt a water rescue in Northeast DC after a driver’s vehicle became trapped under a bridge by flooded waters. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, the agency’s Rescue Squad was ready to jump into action along the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue with an inflatable boat to save the driver. Water rescue 600 block R.I. Ave NE. Had occupied vehicle in high water. Rescue Squad w…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Firefighters Rescue Pooch On The Lam Who Escaped To Tiny Prince William Island Firefighters Rescue Pooch On The Lam Who Escaped To Tiny Prince William Island
Firefighters Rescue Pooch On The Lam Who Escaped To Tiny Prince William Island Prince William County firefighters had to rescue a dog after it escaped from animal control earlier this week.  The fire department shared photos of a daring water rescue of a chihuahua who got loose from Animal Control and jumped into a pond to escape on Tuesday, July 5. Firefighters jumped into a boat along with animal control workers and captured the pirate pooch after it doggy paddled to a small island a few hundred feet away from the shore.  They returned the wet dog to shore without injury. 

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Illegal Potomac River Swimmers Rescued After Near Drowning: Authorities Illegal Potomac River Swimmers Rescued After Near Drowning: Authorities
Illegal Potomac River Swimmers Rescued After Near Drowning: Authorities Two swimmers clung to rocks in the Potomac River before being rescued by officials earlier this week, authorities say. The swimmers, who were a part of a group of young people, entered the water near Lambert beach, when a strong current swept them away and prevented them from swimming back to shore, says Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.  Swimming in the Potomac River is illegal and dangerous due to the strong currents and debris that lies beneath the surface of the deceptive water. Swimmers may be fined up to $200. Swift Water boats were able to retrieve both swimmers. 

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by Annie DeVoe