Woman Rescued From River at Waterplace Park in Providence
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Woman Rescued From River at Waterplace Park in Providence
A woman was rescued from the river at Waterplace Park in Providence on Monday afternoon.
The Providence Fire Department responded to Memorial Boulevard to conduct the rescue operation.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAccording to witnesses, she was secured by firefighters and taken to the hospital for treatment.
It is unclear how the woman had gotten into the water.
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In September 2022, Providence police assisted with rescuing a man who jumped in the Woonasquatucket River during WaterFire.
"Upon arrival, police said they saw the man was already in a police boat along with officers, who were bringing him back to the pier.
Police say the man then jumped out of the boat and tried to swim away.
Authorities made several attempts to get the man back into the boat and were able to return him to the pier.
According to police, the man appeared to be under the influence of narcotics and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for evaluation."