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Emergency crews rescue kayaker stuck in Kiski River in Bell Township

Julia Felton
By Julia Felton
1 Min Read • Aug. 1, 2021 | 4 years Ago
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Emergency crews rescued a kayaker who got stuck on rocks in the Kiski River Sunday evening.

Emergency units were helping the kayaker, who got stuck in Bell Township, around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher.

The kayaker was injured.

“They located her and they’re helping her get on her way,” the dispatcher said.

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Julia Felton is a TribLive reporter covering Pittsburgh City Hall and other news in and around Pittsburgh. A La Roche University graduate, she joined the Trib in 2020. She can be reached at jfelton@triblive.com.

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