Kentucky search and rescue team saves 7 people stranded on an island
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- A Kentucky search and rescue team rescued seven people stranded on an island.
- The incident occurred near Rockhouse Bottom on the Cumberland River in Russell County.
- All seven people were brought back to the bank safely with no injuries reported.
A Kentucky search and rescue team saved seven people who were stranded on an island Thursday, July 16.
The incident happened near Rockhouse Bottom by the Cumberland River in Russell County. The people became stranded after rising water cut off their access to the shore, according to the Russell County Search & Rescue Team.
The team said it safely rescued all seven people from the island and brought them back to the bank. No injuries were reported.
The rescue team encouraged people who spend time by the river to keep an eye on conditions and wear a life jacket to prevent a similar situation from happening again.
“Rising water can happen fast, and what starts as a fun day on the river can turn into an emergency in a matter of minutes,” the rescue team said in a Facebook post.
