Two people unhurt after rescue from stranded boat in Missouri River
Two people escaped injury Thursday night after emergency crews with the Kansas City Fire Department helped rescue them from a boat stranded in the Missouri River.
The water rescue began about 8 p.m. Thursday, according to Fire Chief Paul Berardi.
As if @KCMOFireDept has not had enough water for today, we're responding to the the MO River to reported stranded boat with two in the water
— Paul Berardi (@KCMOFireChief) July 28, 2017
First responders spotted the pair on a boat in the water when they arrived on scene, Berardi said.
River Command reports eyes on parties in boat, no parties in water.
— Paul Berardi (@KCMOFireChief) July 28, 2017
The water rescue included mutual aid from the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department, and a Kansas City police helicopter unit was also deployed.
A communications specialist with the Kansas City Fire Department was in constant contact with the stranded boaters during the rescue, Berardi said.
River Command, Boat 31 and @KCKfire64 @KCKFireChief on mutal aid effort to rescue two. @KCMOFireDept Comm Specilist in constant contact.
— Paul Berardi (@KCMOFireChief) July 28, 2017
Both victims were safely aboard a Fire Department boat by 8:25 p.m.
River Command - victims secured on dry ground. KCMO and KCKFD Crews now attempting to release and secure stranded boat.
— Paul Berardi (@KCMOFireChief) July 28, 2017
Emergency personnel worked to secure the boat and return it to shore but had to abandon it in the water, Berardi said.
River Command reporting no EMS required, citizen boat took on water and we were unable to retreive. Last Tweet.
— Paul Berardi (@KCMOFireChief) July 28, 2017
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This story was originally published July 27, 2017 at 9:21 PM with the headline "Two people unhurt after rescue from stranded boat in Missouri River."