Around 300 first responders are facing challenging conditions as they conduct a rescue operation in the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet collided with a military helicopter. Dive teams are using night vision in dark and cold water to search for survivors, with officials describing the water as rough, cold, and windy. DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly mentioned that the responders are battling harsh conditions, including strong winds and pieces of ice in the eight-feet deep water, while American Airlines officials are in contact with families affected by the incident.
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