Person rescued from Chicago River, police say

Chicago River
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CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A person was rescued Thursday afternoon from the Chicago River, according to the Chicago Police Marine Unit.

The marine unit received a call from Chicago's First Lady Cruises regarding a person in the Chicago River near Randolph Street. Due to a quick response, the victim was pulled onto the Emerald Lady cruise ship.

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Marine officers provided emergency first- aid and transported the victim to marine unit headquarters. The marine unit tweeted that the victim was then transported to a local hospital for follow-up care by the Chicago Fire Department.

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