Port Washington Fire Department aids fallen barge worker

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Port Washington Fire Department aids fallen barge worker
The Port Washington Fire Department assisted in the transportation of a barge worker who fell into freezing water Tuesday morning at Buchanan Marine in Port Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Port Washington Fire Department)

The Port Washington Fire Department helped bring a barge worker to the hospital early Tuesday morning after he fell into chilly waters at the Buchanan Marine in Port Washington.

The Fire Department was alerted at 4:30 a.m. When officials arrived, they found a man who had fallen off a barge, been rescued from the sea by crew members and placed in a tugboat. The crew had requested help in transferring the victim safely.

The man was taken to a local hospital for evaluation after being transferred. His injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, Fire Department officials told the Port Washington Times. They were unable to provide any updates on his status.

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