A 13-year-old boy was pulled from the Schuylkill River on Saturday evening after getting into trouble near Temple University’s boathouse on the 2400 block of Kelly Drive. He was brought out of the water around 5:30 p.m. and taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for evaluation. Initial reports indicate the teen is expected to be okay, as per 6abc.
Rescue Details and Hospital Update
According to 6abc, first responders pulled the boy from the river near the Temple boathouse and rushed him to CHOP. The station reports that the child was stabilized and is expected to recover, though it offered few specifics about how he ended up in the water. No names or potential charges were included in the initial coverage.
Schuylkill River Hazards and Past Rescues
The Schuylkill’s center-city stretch along Kelly Drive has been the site of multiple rescues and crashes in recent years. The Philadelphia Inquirer documented a 2024 incident in which crews recovered a car that had gone into the river near Kelly Drive, and FOX29 has reported cases where bystanders and rowers helped pull people from sinking vehicles. Together, those episodes highlight how quickly conditions on this busy recreational corridor can turn dangerous.
Officials and Next Steps
As of the initial report, authorities had not released additional details about the boy’s condition beyond his expected recovery, nor how he entered the water, the station said. This story will be updated if city agencies or the hospital release further information.
