Woman rescued from rising waters at Sawyer Point, district fire chief says

A woman was rescued from rising waters at Sawyer Point Sunday morning, according to Cincinnati District Fire Chief Phillip Worsham.

Worsham reported that around 8 a.m., a woman was sleeping on a stage at Sawyer Point when the Ohio River level rose, making it unsafe for her to escape.

According to the National Weather Service, the Tri-State is under a flood watch, and the river has risen to 59.6 feet.

The river is expected to crest at 60 feet on Monday morning.

This story may be updated. Enquirer media partner Fox 19 provided this report.

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