Leesburg, N.J. — Emergency crews rescued a person who fell approximately 12 feet into a confined space on a barge docked along the riverbank early Thursday morning. The incident happened around 7:32 a.m., prompting a response from the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company and a specialized confined space rescue team. Firefighters monitored the air quality while working to extricate the individual from the hole located on the barge’s deck. Officials say prior training played a critical role in Thursday’s operation, referencing a rescue drill held in October that specifically prepared crews for incidents like this. No details have been released about the victim’s condition, but the rescue was successfully completed.