Crime & Safety
Man Rescued From Schuylkill River After Canoe Overturns
A man was rescued from the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Wednesday morning, marking the second water rescue from the river in two days.
PHILADELPHIA — A man was rescued from the Schuylkill River Wednesday morning, marking the second water rescue on the river in two days' time.
According to Philadelphia Police, emergency responders were called to 3844 Falls Road at about 5:31 a.m. Wednesday.
There, a man was clinging to an overturned canoe and yelling for help, according to Action News.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Two police officers pulled the man from the river.
The man was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center by medics.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The officers suffered minor injuries from slipping and falling on rocks, NBC10 reports.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
