A Bowling Green Fire Department firefighter became trapped in Kentucky’s Barren River as he attempted to assist in the rescue of two teenage fishermen that were stranded in the rapids after their boat overturned.
The Bowling Green Daily News reported:
The strong current caused the rescue worker to be pulled across the rocky terrain, BGFD spokeswoman Marlee Boenig said. The man, whose name was not released, suffered an ankle injury during the incident.
“He was stuck and when he broke loose, I guess the current pulled him,” Boenig said. Continue reading.
Rescue workers were on the scene for about 90 minutes and managed to pull the teens to safety without further incident.
