Hanover County Fire & EMS says six people were rescued from the South Anna River on Friday. Officials say crews were doing a water rescue training when they encountered multiple capsized kayaks. โCrews continued against the current and located a group of six. Two adults and four children. The adults were attempting to swim to a four-year-old who was found clinging to a tree in the river,โ Hanover Fire-EMS officials said in a news release. The parents and child were safely reunited on shore. Officials say the group was wearing personal flotation devices and no injuries were reported. โThe right place, right time situation for today made for a positive outcome,โ officials said, โโฆthis is a reminder that when operating on rivers during flood levels, wear your PFDs. It is best to wait until the waters are safe and calm before operating or engaging in recreational activities on moving water.”
