Departments Respond to Kayak Rescue on Perkiomen Creek
Photo by TED HODGINS
Photo by TED HODGINS
Photo by TED HODGINS
Photo by TED HODGINS
At 10:32am Saturday, June 1st, Perkiomen Township’s Engine 66 was dispatched for a report of a technical rescue from a steep embankment on the Perkiomen Creek near the intersection of Rt 29 and Rt 73. Multiple other fire companies responded. A kayaker needed assistance. Crews waded into the water from Red Fox Park and brought him and his kayak to the opposite shore. Perkiomen’s volunteers were in service for about 70 minutes and responded directly from Perkiomen Township’s Community Day. Mutual aid partners also responding included Skippack Fire Company, Lower Frederick Fire Company, Limerick Fire Department, Royersford Fire Department, Plymouth Community Ambulance Association Medic 308 and PA State Police. Thanks to the Fire Police for keeping the scene safe for first responders.