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Breeding FD Technical Rescue Team in action

2024-05-28 - Adair Co., KY - Photo from Mike Keltner, Adair Co. Emergency Management
The Breeding FD Technical Rescue Team deployed 2 watercraft and retrieved 2 canoeists who had been stranded by floodwaters on Memorial Day.

Note: Responders are still trying to locate 2 unoccupied kayaks that were swept away by the floodwaters. If you encounter an unoccupied kayak on Russell Creek please mark the location if possible and contact Adair County E-911 at 270-384-6464.
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Canoeists stranded by rushing waters on Green River

2024-05-28 - Adair Co., KY - Photo from Mike Keltner, Adair Co. Emergency Management
Two experienced canoeist put in on Green River at Liberty (Casey County) before Sunday night's rainfall. On Memorial Day, they capsized, forcing them to abandon their canoe approximately 5 miles upstream of Snake Creek Ramp.

They were located by KY Fish and Wildlife and then Breeding FD Technical Rescue Team deployed 2 watercraft and retrieved the individuals without incident or injury.
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Emergency responders

2024-05-28 - Adair Co., KY - Photo from Mike Keltner, Adair Co. Emergency Management
Breeding FD Techinical Rescue Team deployed 2 watercraft and retrieved two canoeists who were stranded by rushing floodwaters over the Memorial Day weekend.
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