Error Trapped, rescued - York Haven hydroelectric plant, Pennsylvania

[DandyDon]

Turbines seem like they would be dangerous to divers. Someone nearby go get us details...

York Haven is a 19.6 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project on the Susquehanna River in south central Pennsylvania. York Haven began commercial operations in 1901, making it one of the oldest hydroelectric projects in America. The facility is equipped with 13 horizontal Francis turbines, 4 vertical Kaplan turbines, and 3 vertical propeller units. York Haven produces a long term average generation of 135,485 MWh of clean electricity annually, which is enough to power 13,027 homes.

Diver rescued at York Haven hydroelectric plant: scanner

Two boats and two ambulances were called to the scene, according to a York County 911 spokesman.

www.ydr.com

York County emergency responders were on the scene of a water rescue at a hydroelectric plant in York Haven, according to Ted Czech, public information officer with the York County Office of Emergency Management/York County 911.

Two boats and two ambulances were called to the scene, he said.

The first call was at 4:04 p.m., Czech said.

Scanner communication indicates that two divers were trapped underwater and both are now out of the water.

No further details are available at this time.

Check back later as this is a developing story.

 

[Wants2divemore]

I'm somewhat local, but haven't been able to find out more information other than the updated story posted today.

First responders rescue trapped diver at York Haven hydroelectric plant

A diver who became trapped Thursday at the York Haven Hydroelectric Plant was successfully rescued.

www.yorkdispatch.com