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Man Saved After Car Sinks into Wicomico River

wicomicoenvironment.org

A car sank in the Wicomico River yesterday afternoon near downtown Salisbury.

The Salisbury Daily Times reports that Andrew Lunn jumped into the water and saved the 55-year-old driver who accidently backed into the river.

The Salisbury Fire Department is crediting the man’s quick thinking in saving the motorist.

Authorities say the driver suffered minor injuries.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.
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