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Marion County TN Kayakers Rescued Monday After Stranded by High Winds

By Peg Broadcasting News Mar 26, 2024 | 2:43 PM

More than two dozen kayakers had to be rescued Monday night in Marion County after they set out during a wind advisory with gusts estimated to be 20 to 40 miles per hour.  Officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency got the call for help around 8:30pm that 27 kayakers, including children, were stuck due to high winds on a bank near Nickajack Cave.  A few kayakers ended up in the water and a small rescue boat from the Hale Town Fire Department capsized, however, there were no serious injuries. The TWRA was able to get everyone safely to shore.