DUBUQUE, Iowa — A woman was pulled from the Mississippi River Thursday afternoon after a visitor at River’s Edge Plaza spotted her in the water and called 911.

The Dubuque Emergency Communications Center received the call at 1:48 p.m. Oct. 15. Firefighters were dispatched within three minutes. Responding units included Engine 1, Engine 5, Engine 6, Medic 1, and Battalion 1. Eleven firefighters took part in the rescue.

Battalion 1 arrived on scene within three minutes and reported an adult female in the main navigation channel, directly across from the plaza between Iowa and Illinois.

Engine 1 launched Marine 1 with support from Engine 5, Medic 1, and Dubuque Police Department officers. Firefighter KJ Cain, a member of the Marine 1 crew, entered the water in rescue gear, reached the woman, and brought her safely aboard the boat.

She was transported to a hospital emergency department for evaluation. Officials said a positive outcome is expected.

The Dubuque Fire Department was assisted by the Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office. No responders were injured.

Fire officials thanked the caller whose quick report allowed crews to reach the woman rapidly.