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Maryland State Police stage stunning rescue of 4 stranded kayakers in Montgomery Co. – WTOP News
Four kayakers who got stranded in the Potomac River’s rough waters Sunday were rescued by a Maryland State Police chopper.
Four kayakers who got stranded in the Potomac River’s rough waters Sunday were rescued by a Maryland State Police chopper.
Footage posted to social media shows Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper 3 — which is based out of Frederick — conduct the hoist during the missions.
Montgomery County swift water rescue personnel assisted on the ground.
#NewsAlert: @MDSP Aviation Command rescued four kayakers who became stranded in rough waters in the Potomac River on Sunday. FULL RELEASE: https://t.co/Bh4UP8yiUf pic.twitter.com/hAuUaEBvwt
— MD State Police (@MDSP) October 7, 2024
First responders had requested an aerial rescue because rescue boats couldn’t get to where the kayakers were stranded.
Pilots hovered the AW-139 helicopter above the Potomac River through three separate hoists, rescuing four victims via the rescue basket.
They were taken to Loudoun County, Virginia.
No injuries were reported.
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Syracuse Orange guard Elijah Moore (8) tries to keep reaching arms from blocking him as the Syracuse Orange travelled to Barclays Center arena in Brooklyn to mix it up with the Maryland Terrapins for the Gotham Classic Saturday, December 21 ,2024. (N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com)N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com
MARYLAND — In a statement emailed out Saturday afternoon, Governor Wes Moore, says state workers are getting an extra holiday in 2024, Christmas Eve.
“Our state employees have worked tirelessly all year long ensuring that Maryland is safer, more affordable, more competitive and the state that serves. We hope that all of our incredible public servants across the state can take a much-needed day to be with their loved ones this holiday season.”
The day will be treated like any other state employee holiday. This will make Tuesday, the 14th holiday for state employees.
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