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Two individuals were rescued from the West Fork River near Broadripple Drive after being pushed into a strainer

By Emma Mason,

2024-07-19

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Clarksville, TN – According to the Clarksville Fire Rescue officials, Rescue 6, Engine 7, Squad 1, Special Ops Chief, and District 2 from the fire department responded to a call for stranded boaters in distress.

Two individuals were rescued from the West Fork River near Broadripple Drive after being pushed into a strainer (downed tree) by the fast current and high water levels.

The team deployed the Swiftwater raft, navigated to the stranded raft, and safely transported the boaters to safety.

No other information is available at the moment.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information becomes available.

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