A Boston Duck Tours boat is being credited with rescuing a child and an adult from the Charles River on Monday, according to officials.

The Cambridge Fire Department responded to the river in the area of 40 Land Blvd.

“A child & adult have been rescued from the water by a @BostonDuckTours boat & are being EMS evaluated by Squad 3, Division 1, & @ProEMSCambridge PM 1,” Cambridge Fire posted.

“@CambridgePolice & @MassStatePolice also on scene,” the fire department added.

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Companies have responded to the Charles River in the vicinity of 40 Land Blvd. A child & adult have been rescued from the water by a @BostonDuckTours boat & are being EMS evaluated by Squad 3, Division 1, & @ProEMSCambridge PM 1.@CambridgePolice & @MassStatePolice also on scene. pic.twitter.com/KZQaVE9DZ0

— Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) August 19, 2024