What was supposed to be a laid-back tubing trip at Loch Raven Reservoir turned into a sticky situation on Sunday, after three people got trapped in deep mud near the Warren Road bridge in Cockeysville. Baltimore County Fire Department crews rushed in for a shoreline rescue, while a Baltimore County Police Department helicopter circled overhead to guide them in.
Officials on scene reported no serious injuries, but rescuers stayed put along the bank as they worked to carefully pull the group free from the muck.
Rescue Response
According to WMAR‑2 News, Baltimore County Fire Department water rescue teams were called after the three tubers became stuck near the Warren Road Bridge at Loch Raven Reservoir. Fire crews operated from the shoreline, while a Baltimore County Police helicopter provided an overhead view to help them navigate the rescue.
Authorities told WMAR‑2 News that no serious injuries were apparent, though the situation was still unfolding as responders continued working from the bank.
Baltimore County Fire's Role
The Baltimore County Fire Department’s public site outlines its core duties, including fire protection, emergency medical services, and managing emergency incidents across the county. It also lists "Other Rescues" as an incident category, which covers non-fire calls like the Loch Raven mud entrapment.
The department’s online pages share incident statistics along with contact information for its headquarters and local fire stations. County officials had not posted a dedicated news release about this particular rescue on the site at the time of reporting.
Warren Road Bridge And Reservoir Context
The Warren Road Bridge crosses Loch Raven Reservoir close to where the tubers got stuck and has already been in the local spotlight for less muddy reasons. Neighbors and a state lawmaker raised alarms about the century-old span and its repeated emergency repairs earlier this year, underscoring how much scrutiny the narrow crossing attracts.
Along reservoir edges, shifting shorelines and exposed mudflats can hide surprisingly deep and unstable spots, which can turn a casual wade or tubing trip into a rescue call when people venture too close to the water’s edge.
What Officials Are Saying
Authorities speaking with WMAR‑2 News confirmed that the three individuals did not appear to suffer serious injuries, and that fire crews were actively working to free them from the mud.
Officials had not released further details, and the incident remained under active response at the time of the report. This story will be updated as county agencies release additional information.
