Crime & Safety
Man Rescued From Thames River In New London
First responders rescued a man from the Thames River late Friday morning.
NEW LONDON, CT — Firefighters report that a man was rescued from the Thames River near 178 Pequot Ave., in the area of Greens Harbor late Friday morning.
New London firefighters posted on Facebook and tweeted about the call where first responders and police affected the rescue. But it was bystanders, police said, who were also on scene to help the victim.
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The rescued person was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and may be treated for hypothermia.
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"Great work by all members involved," firefighters tweeted.
E3, E1,38, A100, BC, T2 worked with NLPD to remove a man from the water to the rear of 178 Pequot. The patient was transported to L&M hospital for possible hypothermia treatment. Great work by all members involved.
— New London Firefighters (@Local1522) December 6, 2019
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