Baltimore County, MD – A dramatic river rescue unfolded last week on the Gunpowder River when a 30-foot cabin boat began to sink after striking a submerged object, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
Police said Officer K. Walter responded to the distress call and arrived to find two passengers already in the water wearing lifejackets. In addition to rescuing both people, Officer Walter also helped save a dog named Niko from the sinking boat.
The boat reportedly began taking on water quickly after the collision, leaving little time for those on board to react. Authorities said all three were safely pulled from the river without injury.
Baltimore County Police credited their Marine Team with the successful response, highlighting the importance of specialized water rescue training and equipment. “Thankfully, there were no injuries to report,” the department stated in a social media post.
Photos shared by police show the partially submerged cabin boat as well as Niko, a bulldog, safely aboard a rescue vessel after the incident.
Officials reminded boaters to remain alert for hazards on the water and to always wear lifejackets, which played a crucial role in this rescue.
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