Fire and EMS on scene of reported drowning incident on Chattahoochee River
Columbus Fire and EMS, along with Phenix City Fire Department, Community Ambulance, CARE Ambulance, Phenix City Police Department, and other personnel, are on the scene of an incident Saturday afternoon in the Chattahoochee River.
The incident occurred on the river between 13th Street and Dillingham Street bridges. Columbus Fire and EMS Division Chief John Shull confirms the department responded to a drowning incident.
At least two rescue boats are on the scene. This is a developing story.
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