Man rescued from St. Johns River

Rescue crews on scene (Photo courtesy: Christopher Gerth and Tracy Wilson)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was rescued Thursday from the St. Johns River near the Jacksonville Landing downtown, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department said. 

It happened just before 5 p.m.

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JFRD spokesman Tom Francis said it was unknown why the man was in the water or whether he had to be taken to a hospital.

News4Jax will update this story as more details become available.


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