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Woman rescued from Delaware River in Holmesburg
Police say three Good Samaritans rescued the 36-year-old from a vehicle submerged about 10 feet off the coast of the Delaware River around 7:30 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA - The quick actions of three Good Samaritans saved the life of a woman after a water rescue in Pennypack Park Wednesday night.
Police say they rescued the 36-year-old from a vehicle submerged about 10 feet off the coast of the Delaware River around 7:30 p.m.
Her car was almost completely submerged when they ran into the water, broke the back windshield, and pulled her to safety.
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Police say the woman admitted to intentionally driving her car into the river.
She was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries, as well as mental treatment, according to authorities.
Police divers confirmed no one else was in the vehicle, which was then towed from the river.