6 people rescued from Hatchie River after 911 call

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Six people were rescued from the Hatchie River in Covington, Tenn. after making a 911 call saying they were lost.

The Tipton County Fire swift-water team, along with the Covington Fire Department, Millington Fire swift-water team, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Hatchie River around 4 a.m. Sunday.

The responding crews deployed from the Highway 54 and Highway 51 boat ramps, following a cell phone ping that dispatch had acquired from an earlier 911 call.

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Reports say the caller was located and six victims were rescued off the river. All of the victims were checked by ambulance for injuries, but no injuries were reported from anyone involved.

The Tipton County Fire Department thanked all the agencies that participated in the rescue and also issued a reminder to those on the water.

“This is just a reminder that the local rivers can be very dangerous, and you should always be prepared for any changing weather conditions. And as always, make sure you wear a life jacket and have a plan should an emergency arise.”

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