Boater Rescued Near Concord Point In 7 Minutes

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD - Within minutes of learning that a kayaker was in distress near the Concord Point Lighthouse Monday afternoon, the Susquehanna Hose Company had come to his rescue.

At 1:10 p.m., the hose company was dispatched for a report of a kayaker in distress.

The hose company's fire boat Marine 552 responded to the call on the Susquehanna River.

At 1:17 p.m., the kayaker had been pulled from the water, officials said.

Following the rescue, the boater said he did not need emergency medical aid, according to the hose company.

Photo of the kayaker in distress on Monday, Aug. 28, courtesy of the Susquehanna Hose Company.