Man seriously injured after falling into Schuylkill River: Police

Sunday, May 3, 2020
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man is in critical condition after being rescued from the Schuylkill River on Sunday afternoon.

Police say a passerby spotted the man in the river near Midvale Avenue and Kelly Drive in Fairmount Park and called 911.
[Ads /]
First responders were able to pull the man from the river.

Authorities say the 56-year-old man lost his balance, fell in and hit his head.
[Ads /]
He was taken to Einstein Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.
Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.