Hampden firefighters rescued a person from the Penobscot River Friday. Credit: Courtesy of the Professional Fire Fighters of Hampden Facebook page

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.

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