Crime & Safety
Kayaker Rescued From Potomac River
A U.S. Park Police helicopter was called to Great Falls to assist a stranded kayaker.
Updated Friday, 5:50 p.m.: A man was safely rescued from the Potomac River Friday afternoon after his kayak became stuck on a rock near Great Falls.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue workers were called to assist Fairfax County responders with the rescue shortly after 4 p.m. Friday, said Capt. Oscar Garcia, an MCFRS spokesman.
The kayaker was stranded on the Virginia side of the river near the Great Falls observation deck, Garcia added.
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Garcia could not confirm whether the kayaker was either on the rocks or in the water as responders arrived, but said the man was wearing a personal flotation device. He was rescued with no injuries to report, according to Assistant Chief Scot Graham with MCFRS.
The water rescue lasted just over an hour and a U.S. Park Police helicopter was called out to assist.
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