On Monday, August 12, 2024,at approximately 3:27 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the Thomas Johnson Bridge, for a open water rescue.
Multiple 911 callers reported a female jumped from the bridge. Within 2 minutes, additional 911 callers reported they were attempting to rescue the victim from the water in their own boats and advised the victim was unconscious.
Citizens aboard a small boat and a second boat, the Shea-D-Lady Fishing Charter boat, assisted in removing the victim from the water.
Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 2 responded, along with flight medics from Trooper 7, however, both were cancelled due to EMS performing CPR on the patient.
The victim was transported to an area hospital with CPR in progress.
Calvert Count Health Department – Mental Health Clinic – For help call 410-535-5400 x475
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