One injured in swimming incident at Ludlow Falls Saturday

Fire crews responded to reports of a water rescue around 6:30 p.m. at the falls at Ludlow Creek, which is near State Route 48, according to the a Facebook post by the Ludlow Falls Fire Department.

Photo courtesy / Ludlow Fall Fire Department

Fire crews responded to reports of a water rescue around 6:30 p.m. at the falls at Ludlow Creek, which is near State Route 48, according to the a Facebook post by the Ludlow Falls Fire Department. Photo courtesy / Ludlow Fall Fire Department

One person was injured after jumping into the water in Ludlow Falls Saturday.

Fire crews responded to reports of a water rescue around 6:30 p.m. at the falls at Ludlow Creek, which is near State Route 48, according to the a Facebook post by the Ludlow Falls Fire Department.

The fire department said at the scene, multiple crews recognized the danger and rescued the person, who was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.

“We want to remind everyone swimming at the falls can look fun and be a nice way to cool off but there are dangers that lie within that water,” the post said. “Our crews have responded multiple times to these falls and either had to rescue or make an unfortunate recovery.”

The Troy Fire Department, Union Twp. Life Squad and West-Milton Fire Company also responded to the scene.

“Please be responsible and safe when swimming and we highly suggest to stay out of the falls here in Ludlow due to the dangers of the falls,” the post continued. “It is also illegal to swim at these falls and there are signs posted saying no swimming at these falls.”

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