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First responders rescue person from island in Potomac River

Officials claimed there were injured kayakers on the island, but did not specify how many there were.

WASHINGTON — One person stranded on an island in the Potomac River was rescued by first responders Tuesday evening.

DC Fire and EMS crews were called to 3 Sisters Island in the Potomac River to complete the rescue. 

At 8:15 p.m., DC Fire and EMS announced in a tweet that they would be conducting a water rescue.

Officials claimed there were injured kayakers on the island, but did not specify how many there were.

Just after 8:30 p.m., DC Fire and EMS provided an update that one patient had been rescued. 

A swimmer had to help the victim onto a fireboat.

Officials say the fireboat took the victim to shore, where they got treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

There is no word yet on possible other victims.

The victim in this case has yet to be identified.

Stay with WUSA9 as we follow this incident and provide the latest updates as they come into our newsroom.

   

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