Some 300 first responders are enduring darkish, chilly and windy circumstances as they proceed to execute “a rescue operation” in Potomac River after an American Airways jet collided with a army helicopter, officers stated Thursday.
“Our fire department, DC fire and EMS, supported by fire departments and police departments from across the metropolitan region are executing a rescue operation in the Potomac River,” Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser stated Thursday.
“They are working diligently in very dark, cold conditions – cold water – to execute this rescue operation,” she added.
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DC Fireplace and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly stated that “currently about 300 responders are working” from all through the area, together with the US Coast Guard.
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“The water that we’re operating in is about eight feet deep. There is wind. There are pieces of ice out there. So it’s just dangerous and hard to work in,” Donnelly stated.
Bowser famous that her staff has been briefed by American Airways officers and management from the corporate is on the best way to Washington.
She stated American Airways officers are involved with households on the airport.
