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Crews Remove Two Men From Susquehanna River

One of the victims was in "grave condition," officials announced.

Two adult males were removed from the Susquehanna River, near the Amtrak bridge between Havre de Grace and Perryville, early Saturday evening, officials said. 

Havre de Grace police responded to the area around 5:15 p.m. after the two men began yelling for help. Police removed both men from the water as the Susquehanna Hose Company arrived on the scene to assist, according to Susquehanna Hose Company Chief Scott Hurst.

Hurst said both men were transported to Harford Memorial Hospital, with one suffering life threatening injuries. 

The official Harford County Md Fire & EMS PIO Media Page first announced the incident on Facebook. The following post appeared at about 5:15 p.m. Saturday:

Two subjects removed from the Susquehanna River near the Amtrack RR Bridge. One is on grave condition. FD and EMS working the scene. Further media info contact Susquehanna Hose Company and Natural Resource Police.

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Amy Kenney-stout January 20, 2013 at 01:16 am
Actually, the younger of the two men was on the shore yelling and then dove in, he put a rope around the older victim and a good samaritan helped to pull him out, then a man, i am guessing from SHC because he peeled in there quick thank goodness, helped to also pull him out. the police then performed cpr on him. hope they are ok, saying prayers.
hms January 20, 2013 at 02:30 am
How did the older man end up in the water in the first place? I hope he recovers.
A. Spergel January 20, 2013 at 01:43 pm
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karen January 20, 2013 at 11:19 pm
the man that was in grave condition name was John Duncan and unfortunately he did not make it.what a terrible loss this is
Amy Kenney-stout January 21, 2013 at 09:31 pm
so sad, was really hoping he was going to make it, saying prayers for his family and the other gentleman.
Gran January 23, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Never saw in the news articles on Patch that the man, Duncan, actually died......??? or why he was in water???
Also - Dr.Jourdan died after jogging and no news of his passing????
Elizabeth Janney (Editor) January 23, 2013 at 12:42 pm
Hi Gran, Here is the follow-up article. http://havredegrace.patch.com/articles/havre-de-grace-man-drowned-in-susquehanna-river-saturday

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