Man drowns during river baptism in Puerto Rico

By WTOP Staff
May 17, 2014 | 5:09 PM

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — One person drowned and two others were rescued during a baptism taking place along the island’s north coast, authorities in Puerto Rico said Saturday.

Police said a 25-year-old man died and two women ages 20 and 32 were rescued by good Samaritans after a current carried them away.

The drowning occurred Saturday along a river mouth in the northeast coastal town of Luquillo.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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