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Couple Rescued From White River When Kayak Overturns

Last updated on Monday, June 21, 2010

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Two people were rescued from the White River Saturday afternoon in Monroe County.

According to police reports, divers rescued a man and woman from the river after nearly three hours of being stranded.

23-year-old Zachary Robinson and 19-year-old Alicia Casquet were kayaking in the river when the kayak struck a log and overturned.

Police say that the pair held onto tree limbs to stay afloat. No one was injured or taken to the hospital following the rescue.

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