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Driver Rescued By Bystanders After Crashing Into Potomac River In Virginia Driver Rescued By Bystanders After Crashing Into Potomac River In Virginia
Driver Rescued By Bystanders After Crashing Into Potomac River In Virginia A group of Good Samaritans came to the aid of a driver who found themself in a perilous position after crashing into the Potomac River.  On Wednesday night, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the area of Waynewood Boulevard and George Washington Memorial Parkway, where there was a report of a vehicle that crashed and splash landed in the water. According to investigators, before firefighters arrived, bystanders in the area were able to help extricate the occupant of the vehicle, who suffered undisclosed injuries and was hospitalized.  No other details were in…
First Responders In Virginia, Maryland Rescue Kayakers Stranded On Island (VIDEO) First Responders In Virginia, Maryland Rescue Kayakers Stranded On Island (VIDEO)
First Responders In Virginia, Maryland Rescue Kayakers Stranded On Island (Video) A Maryland State Police helicopter proved critical in rescuing a group of kayakers who became stranded in rough waters in the Potomac River on Sunday afternoon. At around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, Maryland State Police Aviation Command based out of Frederick came to the aid of four kayakers with an assist on the ground from Montgomery County swift water rescue personnel, officials say. According to officials, first responders required the aerial rescue due to the inability to get rescue boats to the area of swift-moving water, where the kayakers were stranded after their vessel went do…
Group Stranded On Island Rescued By Montgomery County Crews, State Police Helicopter Group Stranded On Island Rescued By Montgomery County Crews, State Police Helicopter
Group Stranded On Island Rescued By Montgomery County Crews, State Police Helicopter First responders in Maryland came to the rescue of a group of swimmers who found themselves in a perilous position on Sunday afternoon, officials say. Ten people were removed from the Potomac River by crews in Montgomery County and Fairfax County after they were stranded on an island and their kayak went rogue and floated downstream. Today, at 228pm, @mcfrs Swift Water Team members were dispatched for a group of people stranded on an island, after their red kayak floated downstream. While assisting those swimmers, 911 received another call for a person in the water near Blockhouse Point.…
This Is Virginia's Wealthiest Town, New Report States This Is Virginia's Wealthiest Town, New Report States
This Is Virginia's Wealthiest Town, New Report States Virginia's richest town has an apt name, and longstanding history in the state, according to a new ranking. Stacker.com released a new report regarding the most wealthy towns in the US, and the DC suburb earned top marks for its "peaceful, park-like community filled with amenities and conveniences." The company used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August) to determine the country's 50 most wealthy towns. Locations were ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually earning more than $200,000. Any plac…
11 Rescued From Disabled Boats On July Fourth On Potomac River 11 Rescued From Disabled Boats On July Fourth On Potomac River
11 Rescued From Disabled Boats On July Fourth On Potomac River All's well that ends well. Multiple agencies in the DMV region were on hand on Thursday night, when a strange scene involving two vessels played out on the Potomac River, officials say. Shortly before 11 p.m. on July 4, a distress call was made regarding a boat taking on water after striking an unlit buoy in the area of Piscataway Creek on the river, leaving the vessel disabled. Seven people were on board the sinking ship. Things got trickier when a Good Samaritan attempted to offer an assist, but ultimately wound up entangled in the other boat's lines, leaving it disabled with two adults…
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…
Look Inside $17.5M Waterfront Estate For Sale In Northern Virginia Look Inside $17.5M Waterfront Estate For Sale In Northern Virginia
Look Inside $17.5M Waterfront Estate For Sale In Northern Virginia A waterfront estate with picturesque views is for sale in Northern Virginia. The home at 1169 Crest Lane in McLean is situated along the Potomac River and rests of a 2.32 acres, according to the listing by HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties. Townsend Visuals Townsend Visuals Built in 2013, the 10,150-square-foot, three-level home has four bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and lots of natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows with wooden walls and vaulted ceilings. Townsend Visuals Townsend Visuals Features include a wet bar, butler's pantry, intercom, large bathtub overlookin…
Body Recovered From Potomac River Believed To Be Missing Swimmer Heading From VA To MD Body Recovered From Potomac River Believed To Be Missing Swimmer Heading From VA To MD
Body Recovered From Potomac River Believed To Be Missing Swimmer Heading From VA To MD A body recovered from the Potomac River on Monday morning near Sandy Landing at Great Falls Park is believed to be that of a swimmer who was reported missing over the holiday weekend, officials say. Searches for the swimmer began on Friday night, when two men were reportedly attempting to swim from Virginia to Maryland, but only one made it successfully through the trip. 5/27 8a Potomac River - body recovered - believe to be the missing swimmer https://t.co/i2Z90YSZkB — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 27, 2024 "Presumably this all began on Friday, where we had a report of a couple swimme…
Kayaker Airlifted After Plunging Over Great Falls Of Potomac River, Officials Say Kayaker Airlifted After Plunging Over Great Falls Of Potomac River, Officials Say
Kayaker Airlifted After Plunging Over Great Falls Of Potomac River, Officials Say A kayaker was airlifted to a hospital after being rescued from the Potomac River in Great Falls Park on Thursday, May 16, officials in Montgomery County said. The county's fire and rescue squad was dispatched to the river in reports of a kayak that went over the Maryland Falls at 6:20 p.m., a spokesperson for the department said. One kayaker self-extricated on the Virginia side. They were treated and released by Fairfax Fire while another was removed by the Park Police helicopter in a stokes basket, and taken by helicopter to a hospital, officials said. Their red kayak remains stuck in a h…
Seizure Suspected In DC Mom's Fatal Fall Into Potomac River: Family Seizure Suspected In DC Mom's Fatal Fall Into Potomac River: Family
Seizure Suspected In DC Mom's Fatal Fall Into Potomac River: Family Tragic details have come to light in the death of a Washington DC mother. Shameka Golson, 39, was enjoying the view of the Potomac River at Georgetown Pier when she suffered a seizure, resulting in her death on Saturday, April 13, her children said on a GoFundMe. Citing a police report, FOX News said witnesses heard Golson make a noise that sounded as though she was in distress before she leaned over and fell into the water around 7:30 p.m. Golson was not moving and was found facedown in the water when DC Fire responded, FOX reports. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. Gols…
Body Recovered From Potomac River Near Key Bridge In DC (DEVELOPING) Body Recovered From Potomac River Near Key Bridge In DC (DEVELOPING)
Body Recovered From Potomac River Near Key Bridge In DC (Developing) An investigation has been launched after a body was recovered from the Potomac River on Wednesday, according to DC Fire and EMS officials. First responders were called to a stretch of the water north of Key Bridge shortly after noon on March 13, where there was a report made about a body in the river. Water rescue assignment Potomac River north of Key Bridge. Report of someone in the water. Land and water units investigating #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 13, 2024 Officials say that what started as a water rescue turned into a recovery after the body was found. It is …
$16M Washington DC Home Designed By Same Architect As U.S. Capitol Hits Market (PHOTOS) $16M Washington DC Home Designed By Same Architect As U.S. Capitol Hits Market (PHOTOS)
$16M Washington DC Home Designed By Same Architect As U.S. Capitol Hits Market (Photos) A Washington D.C. home designed by the same architect of the U.S. Capitol is on the market for $16 million. The home on 3508 Prospect St., otherwise known as the Prospect House in Georgetown, was built between 1787 and 1793 and sits high above the Potomac River, according to the listing by Washington Fine Properties. Washington Fine Properties Designed by William Thornton, the house is 9,086 square feet and features eight bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and one half bathroom. It sits on a .43-acre lot. Amenities include a view of the vier, high ceilings, a pool with cabana, thre…
Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast
Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast A new storm system tracking along the East Coast is expected to drop several inches of rain on the region in the next two days, meteorologists say. Rainfall is expected to begin along the mid-Atlantic Tuesday night, Dec. 26, and make its way north through Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the New York City area on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 27. Flooding and travel delays are to be expected from Virginia to New England, the Passaic, Ramapo and Raritan rivers in New Jersey most likely to experience flooding, according to AccuWeather. This is not good news for municipalities across Passaic County w…
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…
Wrapped In Bronze: $10M DC Home Built By Renowned Architect  Has Saltwater Pool, Panoramic View Wrapped In Bronze: $10M DC Home Built By Renowned Architect  Has Saltwater Pool, Panoramic View
Wrapped In Bronze: $10M DC Home Built By Renowned Architect Has Saltwater Pool, Panoramic View A Washington DC home built by one of the most renowned architects in the DMV is on the market for nearly $9.995 million. The 12,000-square-foot home at 3131 Chain Bridge Road NW was built in 2020 and is the masterpiece of David Jameson.  Jameson might be best known for creating "habitable art," according to listing agency Washington Fine Properties - HRL Partners, as some of his other projects include the Manifold House in Arlington, and the West Shokan Home in New York. "Timeless and elegant," the home's exterior is wrapped in custom Bronze panels, handmade Englis…
Kayaker Dies After Getting Pinned By Rock In Potomac River Kayaker Dies After Getting Pinned By Rock In Potomac River
Kayaker Dies After Getting Pinned By Rock In Potomac River A woman was killed after overturning her kayak and getting trapped under a rock in the Potomac River, officials confirmed. On Sunday afternoon, first responders were called when around two dozen out-of-state college kayakers were boating and a woman wound up pinned under a rock in hydraulics. Passersby and others came to her aid before Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel made it to the scene, and she did not survive. ICYMI (~315p) Potomac River IAO Little Falls (DC/Montgomery border) kayak/boater in distress, @mcfrs SW710, SW710B, SW730, SW730B, A726, PE726, E752, UTV742, USP E…
Eight Rescued After Boat Overturns In Potomac River Eight Rescued After Boat Overturns In Potomac River
Eight Rescued After Boat Overturns In Potomac River All hands were on deck on Sunday morning when a boat overturned in the Potomac River and left nearly a dozen people in a perilous position. Several agencies responded on Sunday, July 2, when the boat went over and left eight people in the water in need of a helping hand, which was happily offered by first responders across DC.  The scene of the Potomac River rescue.@dcfireems The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority was first at the scene, officials said, and were able to rescue the eight boaters, none of whom were injured. Following that save, DC Fire and EMS personnel responded …
Driver Rescued From Hood Of Car After Crashing Into Potomac River Driver Rescued From Hood Of Car After Crashing Into Potomac River
Driver Rescued From Hood Of Car After Crashing Into Potomac River An allegedly intoxicated driver had to be rescued from the hood of a car that made a splash landing into the Potomac River early on Thursday morning. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, crews were called to the area of Ohio Drive and East Basin Drive in Southwest DC, when a car went off the roadway and into shallow waters, officials said. When DC Fire and EMS personnel arrived to the shore, they found the driver on top of the hood of the car in the water, waiting to be rescued. First responders were able to get to the driver, who was uninjured, and they were taken to shore safely.…
Woman With Jacket Zipped Over Face Rescued From Potomac River Woman With Jacket Zipped Over Face Rescued From Potomac River
Woman With Jacket Zipped Over Face Rescued From Potomac River A woman struggling in the Potomac River Friday night, March 3 was rescued by a good Samaritan who happened to be in the right place at the right time, responders said. DC Fire and EMS sent a boat about half-a-mile below the Lincoln Memorial along Ohio Drive SW around 7 p.m., but the woman had already been rescued by a civilian by the time firefighters arrived, the department said. The good Samaritan was identified by NBC Washington as Jelani Clayton, who had pulled over to enjoy the view to get a break from sitting in traffic. That's when he saw a woman with a jacket zipped up ove…
You Can Have Roger Mody's Virginia Waterfront Mansion For $39M You Can Have Roger Mody's Virginia Waterfront Mansion For $39M
You Can Have Roger Mody's Virginia Waterfront Mansion For $39M Monumental Sports owner Roger Mody's mega-mansion has been listed for sale at $39 million according to Zillow listing. The 33,000 square-foot McLean home known as The Cliffs overlooks the Potomac River and includes eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, according to the listing. Grand StaircaseTTR Sotheby's International Realty/Bright MLS The expansive home also includes custom iron doors, quartz crystal wine cellar and wet bar, media room, salon that leads to a 22-car garage that doubles as a ballroom space, full-sized indoor basketball court, massive dining room, separate catering kitchen, …
Washington Commanders Owner Dan Synder Wants $49M For Maryland Mansion Washington Commanders Owner Dan Synder Wants $49M For Maryland Mansion
Washington Commanders Owner Dan Synder Wants $49M For Maryland Mansion Dan Snyder’s team isn’t the only thing he's looking to sell. The embattled Washington Commander's owner has listed his Potomac home in what could be a record-setting $49 million. Here's to hoping a buyer will meet his asking price. News of his house hitting the market comes as Snyder has been exploring a possible sale of his franchise amid allegations and investigations into a toxic workplace environment. Snyder also owns a mansion near Mount Vernon in Alexandria that is currently the most expensive residential purchase in the region at $48 million. Now he will look to top that with the s…
Police ID Maryland Man Killed Crashing Into Potomac River In Virginia Police ID Maryland Man Killed Crashing Into Potomac River In Virginia
Police ID Maryland Man Killed Crashing Into Potomac River In Virginia A Maryland man died on Thursday night after the vehicle he was driving in made a splash landing in the Potomac River in Virginia. Prince George's County resident Kelvin Gunn, 59, of Upper Marlboro has been identified as the victim killed in the crash on Thursday, Nov. 17 on the George Washington Memorial Parkway near the Humpback Bridge. A second person in the vehicle was also pulled from the water and is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Gunn was pronounced dead from his injuries sustained in the crash after being treated at an area hospital. #FinalUpdate: The two occup…
Speeding Driver Convicted Of Striking Motorcyclist At 100 MPH, Resulting In Amputation: DOJ Speeding Driver Convicted Of Striking Motorcyclist At 100 MPH, Resulting In Amputation: DOJ
Speeding Driver Convicted Of Striking Motorcyclist At 100 MPH, Resulting In Amputation: DOJ A federal jury has convicted a speeding driver on multiple charges after he struck a motorcyclist at more than 100 mph in Virginia, resulting in an amputation for a 20-year-old man. Menyelek M. Maynard, 26, was found guilty of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, reckless driving, and speeding on Wednesday, Oct. 26, following a near-fatal crash on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. On Friday, April 8, Maynard was driving his white Toyota Camry on the parkway at more than 100 mph in a posted 45 mph zone when he struck his victim, who prosecutors only identified as “J.V.,” sending…
Singer Lorde Claims She Swam In 'Unsafe' Potomac River While In DC Singer Lorde Claims She Swam In 'Unsafe' Potomac River While In DC
Singer Lorde Claims She Swam In 'Unsafe' Potomac River While In DC Lorde, the popular singer from New Zealand, told fans she spent time swimming in the Potomac River, which has been deemed unsafe for swimmers, while in D.C. for a concert, Fox 5 reported. Though there is no proof of the pop star actually swimming, fans laughed and clapped as she described swimming in the nearby waters, the website said. The Potomac River is currently deemed unsafe for human swimmers, as the water has harmful bacterial levels, Fox 5 said. Click here for Fox 5's full story about Lorde' taking a dip in the Potomac River.
Fishy Suspect: Man Lies About Shooting At Fisherman After Police Find His Shotgun Fishy Suspect: Man Lies About Shooting At Fisherman After Police Find His Shotgun
Fishy Suspect: Man Lies About Shooting At Fisherman After Police Find His Shotgun A Stafford man was arrested for shooting his weapon at an innocent fisherman, police reported.On August 22, at around 1:30 p.m., a man was fishing at the Potomac River, when someone started shooting in his direction, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The victim was unharmed, but police went to look for the suspect, who was described as wearing black pants and no shirts, officials said. Officer arrived at a residence on Brent Point Road, where they found multiple fresh shotgun shells on the property, authorities said. Law enforcement entered the home and found 33-year-old J…
DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star
DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star Police have released the identity of the teen who died while swimming in the Potomac River on August 5. Dunbar High School student Ceph Christie, 17, allegedly drowned while witnesses watched him swimming to a small boat, WTOP reported. Christie often posted his passion for baseball on social media, proudly sharing moments from his career on the Ground Breakers Baseball Academy team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GranD GrounD GrounD BreakerS (@g3baseballacademy) "We love you. Your soul is hitting home runs, winning every race…
Rescue To Recovery: At Least One Body Pulled From Potomac River After Going Missing Rescue To Recovery: At Least One Body Pulled From Potomac River After Going Missing
Rescue To Recovery: At Least One Body Pulled From Potomac River After Going Missing On Friday, August 5, what started as a rescue mission of at least one person in the Potomac River, sadly turned to a recovery mission for a body, police said. Witnesses around Thompson's Boathouse recounted seeing someone trying to swim to a loose skiff before they heard splashes and could no longer find the individual in the water, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Authorities spent the morning allegedly recovering the body of a missing boater from the water, officials said. This is an ongoing investigation. Check back for updates. 
Bodies Of Missing Father, Son Pulled From Potomac River In Maryland Bodies Of Missing Father, Son Pulled From Potomac River In Maryland
Bodies Of Missing Father, Son Pulled From Potomac River In Maryland The bodies of a 10-year-old boy and his 43-year-old father from Virginia have been recovered from the Potomac River in Maryland, with officials Id'ing the latter, police said. Royal, Virginia resident Elias Isai Sandoval Pimentel was found pulled from the river when his body was located on Tuesday, Aug. 2, a day after investigators recovered his young son's body, whose name has not been released. Pimentel was boating with his family near Swan Point in Charles County on Monday when his children began to struggle in the water, officials said. One of the children was able to be saved, but the …
Body Of Boy Lost Swimming In Potomac River In Maryland Found, Search Ongoing For Father Body Of Boy Lost Swimming In Potomac River In Maryland Found, Search Ongoing For Father
Body Of Boy Lost Swimming In Potomac River In Maryland Found, Search Ongoing For Father The body of a 10-year-old boy who went missing while swimming with his father in the Potomac River near Charles County has reportedly been recovered. On Monday, Aug. 1, officials said that the two were reported missing near Swan Point In Newburg after they became distressed while swimming in the waterway with their family, prompting a massive search. News of the recovery was first reported by ABC7. The father’s body has not been recovered as of the later afternoon on Tuesday, Aug. 2. During the search, multiple agencies have offered an assist, including the US Coast Guard, which brought…
Man, Boy Go Missing In Maryland While Swimming In Potomac River Man, Boy Go Missing In Maryland While Swimming In Potomac River
Man, Boy Go Missing In Maryland While Swimming In Potomac River The search is on in Charles County as all hands are on deck as they attempt to locate a missing man and boy who were lost swimming in the Potomac River. On Monday afternoon, the pair was reported missing near Swan Point in Newburg, though the search had to be temporarily suspended due to darkness. The US Coast Guard was back on hand on Tuesday, Aug. 8 with boating crews and helicopters in the area to help aid the search. #CoastGuard, state, locals, search Potomac River for 2 missing swimmers, adult male & male child, south of 301 bridge near Swan Point. USCG helicopter and boat cre…
Police ID Drowned Fairfax County Swimmer Police ID Drowned Fairfax County Swimmer
Police ID Drowned Fairfax County Swimmer Police investigators in Virginia have identified the 29-year-old man who was pronounced dead after getting swept under the current while swimming in Fairfax County and drowning. Sterling resident German Salinas, 29, had to be pulled from the water on Sunday, June 19 in the Difficult Run Stream in McLean near the 8800 block of Georgetown Pike, the Fairfax County Police Department announced. Salinas' body was found a quarter-mile off the roadway on a nearby trail, officials said, he was transported to an area hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The initial investigation deter…