Firefighters rescue person stranded in Delaware River

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Sunday, May 14, 2017
Firefighters rescue person stranded in Delaware River
Firefighters rescue person stranded in Delaware River. Sarah Bloomquist reports during Action News at 6 p.m. on May 14, 2017.

CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) -- Firefighters rescued a person who was stranded in the Delaware River Sunday afternoon.



It happened around 4 p.m. north of the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester, Delaware County.



Authorities say the victim lost control while on a Jet Ski and became stranded in the river.



A rescue boat from Tinicum Township arrived to help to get the victim.



The victim is expected to be okay.


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