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A man was rescued from the Potomac River near Great Falls on Sunday after slipping, probably trying to take a selfie, the authorities said. (National Park Service Photo)
Authorities said the passers-by helped save a man who fell Sunday in the Potomac River, with plenty of rain.
The man was taken to hospital to treat serious injuries, according to Pete Piringer, spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Department.
Authorities understand that the fall near Olmstead Island "may have tried to take a selfie" near the edge of the river, Piringer said.
"We believe that the actions of passers-by have saved lives," Piringer said. He noted that flood warnings were in effect in places along the river.
Currents are strong and water levels are high due to recent heavy rains in the watershed upstream of Washington.
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