Man drowns after jumping into Potomac River near Woodrow Wilson Bridge, officials say

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Authorities say a man drowned after he jumped into the Potomac River near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Monday.

Maryland Natural Resources Police say the incident happened around 6 p.m. in an area of the water south of the bridge.

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Officials say a 37-year-old man jumped into the water from an anchored vessel and immediately began calling for help. He was thrown a life jacket but was unable to put it on before he went unconscious.

The man was pulled from the water by a good Samaritan who attempted CPR before emergency crews arrived. The man was later pronounced dead.

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