Two Stranded Kayakers Rescued In Stanly County

Photos courtesy Midland Fire and Rescue

LOCUST, NC — Rescue crews pulled two kayakers stranded on a river in Stanly County to safety Wednesday afternoon.

Crews were called after two kayakers become stranded on Rocky River at the Highway 24/27 bridge around 3pm.

Officials say crews from Midland Fire and Rescue, along with Flowes Store Fire Department and West Stanly Fire Department, were able to quickly pull the kayakers to safety.