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Man Saved After Car Sinks into Wicomico River

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.

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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.