A body has been found in the waters north of the Key Bridge, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.
Arlington County firefighters assisted their D.C. counterparts in what was originally a water rescue, after a person was seen floating in the Potomac. It later deemed to be a recovery operation when the person was found deceased.
At this point it’s unclear when or how the person died.
Water rescue assignment Potomac River north of Key Bridge. Report of someone in the water. Land and water units investigating #DCsBravest
— DC Fire and EMS Department (@dcfireems) March 13, 2024
BODY FOUND— in the Potomac River 300 feet north of Key Bridge. Multiple agencies are attempting to recover now. #DCCrime @ARLnowDOTcom @HelicoptersofDC h/t @PenguinSix pic.twitter.com/8rhe4avomn
— Alan Henney (@alanhenney) March 13, 2024
Update water rescue Potomac River north of Key Bridge. Sadly, this is a recovery rather than a rescue and is now an @DCPoliceDept matter. Thank you @ArlingtonVaFD & @usparkpolicepio Eagle helicopter for your assistance. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/IG54be0CWu
— DC Fire and EMS Department (@dcfireems) March 13, 2024
DC fire and police boats have recovered a body floating in the Potomac near key Bridge. pic.twitter.com/r1uoFy2k2Q
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) March 13, 2024
