FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The City of Franklin is showcasing the work of its first responders in a Friday morning water rescue in the Harpeth River.

Officers and other responders responded to the area of the Harpeth River to reports of a man in distress involving a medical episode.

At first, officers couldn’t locate the man, so a dive team and a drone were sent out to search for the victim.

Later, the man was found after his phone pinged on a small island in the river. Officers were able to rescue him and get him medical attention.

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On the ground. In the air. Through the water. Earlier today, Franklin Police officers responded to a water... Posted by City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government on Friday, Septembe

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