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. #DCsBravestpic.twitter.com/nzxxiQvGOH
Our fireboat and dive time used Sonar equipment funded by the Port Security Grant during today’s and last week’s water rescues with vehicles in the river. Dive Team Equipment from 2017 Port Security and Search and Detection Equipment from 2019 pic.twitter.com/mhDHEx0amM