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Bystander Saves Child Who Fell Into Inner Harbor
11 May
Summary
- A 10-year-old fell into the Inner Harbor while riding a bike.
- A brave bystander quickly tossed a life ring and pulled the child to safety.
- The child was transported to a hospital for treatment after the rescue.
A young child experienced a harrowing fall into the Inner Harbor on Sunday evening, but swift action by a bystander led to a successful rescue. The 10-year-old was riding a bike when they accidentally fell into the water near Light Street.
A Good Samaritan nearby reacted instantly, tossing a life ring to the child. The bystander then managed to pull the child safely out of the water before any serious harm could occur.
Emergency medical services arrived promptly at the scene and transported the child to an area hospital for evaluation and care. Although the child was unaccompanied at the time of the fall, authorities later located a parent. This incident underscores the presence and utility of safety measures like life rings strategically placed along the Inner Harbor.
