Helen firefighters rescue 7 tubers trapped in the Chattahoochee River
Helen police, firefighters and other first responders rescued seven tubers who became stranded in the Chattahoochee River. (Helen Police Department)
HELEN, Ga. - The quick response by police officers and firefighters in Helen helped rescue a group of tubers trapped in the middle of the Chattahoochee River.
Authorities say the crews braved the swift current to ensure everyone got to land safely.
What we know:
The Helen Fire Department said that members of their agency, the Helen Police Department and White County EMS were called to Escowee Drive around 6 p.m. on Tuesday for a possible river rescue.
According to officials, the river levels had risen rapidly due to an afternoon rainstorm and seven tubers had become trapped on some rocks in the middle of the river.
Fire crews quickly deployed water and rope rescue equipment to safely remove all seven people from the river without any injuries.
What they're saying:
"Great team work from all personnel and agencies involved," the Helen Fire Department wrote on Facebook.
The Source: Information for this story came from a Facebook post by the Helen Fire Department.