Dramatic video shows the moment a man is rescued by bystanders after he slipped and fell into the Potomac River’s Great Falls while taking a selfie
- Video shows the unidentified man being pulled from the water by bystanders
- First responders said the man had fallen into the Potomac River’s Great Falls
- He was trying to take a selfie with the rushing whitewater when he slipped
- The man suffered serious injuries, but he is expected to survive, police said
A dramatic video shows the moment a Maryland man is rescued by bystanders after he slipped and fell into the Potomac River’s Great Falls while taking a selfie.
At least four people are seen pulling the man to safety after he slipped and fell into the rushing water of the Great Falls around 5.30pm on Sunday.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Pete Piringer said the man, who has not been identified, was snapping a picture of himself near the water when the incident occurred.
A dramatic video shows the moment a Maryland man is rescued by bystanders (pictured) after he slipped and fell into the Potomac River’s Great Falls while taking a selfie
Video shows the man being pulled from the whitewater by several bystanders as another woman is heard screaming in the background.
Pringer said officers believe the man was ‘hanging on to some obstacles in the water’ to keep himself from being taken under by the current.
The man suffered serious injuries during the incident and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive.
There were flood warnings in effect for the areas around the Potomac River in Loudoun County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland until late Sunday night.
Hazardous conditions have caused the National Park Service to close several areas along the river.
The rocky area is attractive but can be deadly, officials said.
The man (seen center, with a helmet on) suffered serious injuries during the incident and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive
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