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Drowning Person Rescued From Midtown Pier: FDNY

First responders rescued a person drowning off of Pier 76 early Friday morning, officials said.

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The person was brought to Mount Sinai West in an unknown condition.
The person was brought to Mount Sinai West in an unknown condition. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

MIDTOWN, NY — A person drowning in the Hudson River was rescued early Friday morning, according to FDNY officials.

A rescue swimmer pulled the drowning person out of the water near Pier 76 on West 40th Street about 9:15 a.m., officials said.

The person was then taken to Mount Sinai West, the FDNY said.

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Officials could not confirm the condition of the victim.

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