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Two Rescued After Falling Through Ice on Gunpowder River in Harford County

Officials warn that storm-driven ice on regional waterways remains hazardous.

Overview

  • Rescuers pulled two people from the water near Mariner Point Park in Joppa late Friday afternoon and transferred them to EMS for evaluation.
  • Harford County Department of Emergency Services special operations led the response with support from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company.
  • Maryland State Police Aviation Command was requested around 4:10 p.m. with hoist capability, and regional dive and swift-water teams were deployed.
  • Harford County Fire & EMS first alerted the public at 3:37 p.m., and officials reported both individuals were out of the water by about 4:15 p.m.
  • Authorities have not released the victims’ identities, ages, or conditions, as ice hazards persist following Winter Storm Fern.