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Storms Unleash Water Rescues: 17 Saved in One Night
7 Jul
Summary
- Nearly a dozen water rescues occurred during a holiday weekend.
- Six individuals were rescued from a capsized boat in stormy conditions.
- An Apple Watch flashlight helped rescuers locate stranded boaters.
Baltimore County emergency services experienced a highly active Fourth of July weekend, responding to numerous water rescues amidst severe storms and heat. On Friday evening, two individuals tubing on the Big Gunpowder Falls required an aerial hoist rescue. The following day, emergency teams executed approximately ten water rescues in the Back and Middle rivers.
A significant incident involved six people rescued from a capsized boat near Hart Miller Island on Saturday night. The vessel reportedly overturned early in the storm, and one crew member's use of an Apple Watch flashlight proved crucial in guiding rescuers. In total, Harker's team rescued 17 individuals on Saturday, with an additional seven rescued from a vessel on Sunday.
Officials emphasized the importance of monitoring weather forecasts, as unexpected storms caught many boaters off guard. The severity of the rescues underscored the unpredictable nature of summer storms in the region and the need for constant vigilance on the waterways.
