PITTSBURGH — UPDATE 4:15 p.m.: A Pittsburgh Public Information Officer tells Channel 11 that a man fell into the water between the Roberto Clemente and Andy Warhol bridges at around 3:14 p.m.
Emergency crews began administering CPR as soon as the man was brought out of the water.
He has been taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital and is listed in critical condition.
Police do not suspect any suspicious activity at this time.
UPDATE 3:50 p.m.: A victim has been pulled from the Allegheny River. Their status is unknown at this time.
Channel 11 has reached out to Pittsburgh Public Information Officers for more information. We are waiting to hear back.
Channel 11’s Frederick Price is at the scene and actively working to learn more. Tune in to Channel 11 News at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. for his latest updates.
An active river rescue operation is underway near the Downtown Pittsburgh side of the Andy Warhol Bridge.
Divers are working the Allegheny River, and medics have been called to the scene.
The rescue began after crews received reports of a person in the water.
A Channel 11 meteorologist estimates the temperature of the river is between 62 and 64 degrees.
Channel 11 has a crew heading to the scene and will have LIVE coverage starting at 4 p.m.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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