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Two Rowers Save Man from Drowning | Philadelphia News
A dramatic river rescue unfolded Friday afternoon when a man drove his car into the Schuylkill River—prompting two former elite rowers, Libby Peters and Rebecca Grzybowski, to spring into action. Peters dove in, swam to the sinking vehicle, and pulled the unconscious driver from the window as the car submerged. Bystanders with life jackets joined her in the water, while Grzybowski raced over in a motorboat to assist. Together, they kept the man afloat until emergency crews arrived. The driver survived, and the car was later recovered. Peters credited the teamwork and quick thinking as the…
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