Men rescued on river after boat lost power

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Men rescued on river after boat lost power

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -

Three men were stranded on the Susquehanna River near City Island Tuesday night after their boat lost power.

A River Rescue team was able to pull them out.

Officials said the men were lucky their anchor held because the Dock Street Dam isn't too far away.

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