Crews Rescue Woman From River In New London, Fire Officials Say

NEW LONDON, CT — A woman was hospitalized after crews rescued her from the Thames River on Monday, according to fire officials.

At 4:14 p.m., a call came in reporting a woman in the water.

Firefighters found the woman swimming toward a Hamilton Street establishment.

Crews used an inflatable rescue boat and received assistance from a nearby private boater in the rescue.

Crews safely brought the woman to shore. She was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital for evaluation.

"This incident highlights that our mission includes any threat to life safety and truly reflects the all-hazards approach our firefighters take every day," fire officials said in a statement.