One person was rescued Friday night from the Penobscot River, according to the Hampden Fire Department.
Firefighters received the call for a water rescue at 6:09 p.m. Crews from Hampden Fire responded with a truck, boat and ambulance. Off-duty members also came in to assist.
Multiple departments — including the Hermon, Brewer and Bangor fire departments, as well as Hampden police — responded to help with the rescue.
After heading about five miles south on the Penobscot River, crews were able to bring the person safely to shore for medical treatment.
