Coast Guard Rescues Kayaker from Potomac

UPDATE: The Coast Guard rescued an adult female from the Potomac River on Sunday afternoon. The woman had fallen out of her kayak near of the vicinity of the Key Bridge at approximately noon.

She was transported to the Thompson Boat Center and was evaluated by EMS personnel on scene.

D.C. Fire and EMS spokesman Pete Piringer said the woman reported no injuries and was not transported to the hospital.

The water temperature of the Potomac River is currently in the 40 degree range, Piringer said.

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At 12:25 p.m. Sunday, D.C. Fire and EMS spokesman Pete Piringer reported that emergency rescue boats have been launched in the Potomac River near the Georgetown waterfront and are searching for a person whose kayak reportedly overturned in the vicinity of Thompson Boat Center, at 2900 Virginia Ave. NW, or The Boat House at Fletcher's Cover, at 4940 Canal Rd. NW.

Piringer said the department has received conflicting reports about where the kayaker overturned. Rescue boats began their search at about 12:05 p.m. No one has yet been recovered from the water.

The river's currents can be dangerous, Piringer said.

"It looks calm, but the currents are strong all the time," he said. "I’m not sure it’s anything too extreme today. It’s always potentially dangerous depending on your skill level."

Emergency personnel will continue the search until they feel they have done due diligence, Piringer said.

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