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13 people rescued from ‘island’ in Provo River

By Ryan Bittan,

3 days ago

PROVO, Utah ( ABC4 ) — Thirteen people were rescued from a small landmass in the Provo River today, Aug. 17, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office .

The 13 individuals were stuck on an “island” in the Provo River, about a half-mile east of Vivian Park, according to Sgt. Spencer Cannon, UCSO.

The group was reportedly floating the river in tubes and ended up stuck in the middle of the river.

“Firefighters ended up walking out to them in shin deep water and walking them back,” Cannon said.

No further information is available at this time.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC4 Utah.

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