Potomac River water rescue at Chain Bridge complete. 5 adults & 4 children trapped by rapidly rising river waters successfully rescued thru joint effort by #DCsBravest and @DCPoliceDept Harbor units . They are being brought to Georgetown Harbor for medical evaluation. pic.twitter.com/uRHT269Exc
— DC Fire and EMS #StayHomeDC (@dcfireems) June 20, 2020
DC Fire & EMS reported around 2:30pm:
“9 patients transported to Thompson’s Boathouse from the Potomac River have been evaluated by #DCsBravest & do not require any medical treatment. 3 others were removed to Va. shore by @DCPoliceDept Harbor Unit and subsequently left the scene.”