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Two people rescued after overturning kayaks in Rock Island State Park
Two kayakers were rescued after overturning in Rock Island State Park, with multiple agencies coordinating efforts amid dangerous river conditions caused by dam water releases. The rescue teams used a technical rope safety system after the Tennessee Valley Authority suspended dam releases, resulting in no serious injuries.
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Sparta-White County Volunteer Rescue SquadorganizationDoyle Volunteer Fire DepartmentorganizationCentral View Volunteer Fire DepartmentorganizationTennessee State Parks RangersorganizationTennessee Valley Authority (TVA)organizationRock Island State ParkplaceCaney Fork RiverplaceGreat Falls Damplace
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