Crime & Safety
Dozen Rescued From Boat Taking On Water On Schuylkill River: Reports
A boat full of partying people started to take on water as it floated on the Schuylkill River early Thursday morning.
PHILADELPHIA — A dozen partiers were rescued from a boat that was taking on water while on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.
At about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, first responders got a call from one of the boaters who said their vessel was taking on water at the Platt Bridge, according to NBC10.
As a result, 12 people were rescued by Coast Guard and Marine Units, Fox 29 reports.
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No one was hurt, and the dozen people were in good spirits, according to Action News.
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