It’s that time of year. More people are breaking out the kayaks for a day of floating. The Flint River is a popular spot and recently several location markers along the the Flint have been stolen and vandalized.
The river markers are blue and usually have a number/letter pairing so when an emergency happens, someone can call 911 and give near-exact locations for the rescue squad.
“If you did drown or if you get bit by a snake, or if they cut themselves and they need immediate medical care, that’s the difference between us having to look a mile or too,” said Zachary Trulson, the President of Moores Mill Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
Between the Oscar Patterson Bridge and Mt. Carmel Farmers Crossing, there should be a sign every 500 ft. However, several have disappeared, have graffiti on them or have bullet holes through them.