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Person seen struggling in Rio Grande downtown

A file image of one of the canals that runs near the Rio Grande
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A file image of one of the canals that runs near the Rio Grande

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Fire Department's Water Rescue Team is trying to save someone from the Rio Grande River near Paso del Norte International Bridge in Downtown El Paso.

A caller who was on the bridge called in to report a person struggling in the river. Water Rescue crews are now trying to get that person out.

A medical helicopter is currently on the way to the scene to potentially airlift that person to the hospital if needed.

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