Two people in a small flat-bottomed boat became stuck in the river at Mariner Point Park, prompting a water rescue response Monday.
What’s Happening: Units from Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. Joppa Magnolia sent a quint, two chief units, and a utility vehicle.
The Boat: The two people were aboard a jon boat, a small flat-bottomed aluminum vessel commonly used for fishing in shallow water.
About The park: Mariner Point Park sits along the Gunpowder River in Joppa, in Harford County. The park includes boat launch access and is bordered by tidal water.
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