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Duck Hunter Rescued After Canoe Flips In Susquehanna River: Fire Crews Duck Hunter Rescued After Canoe Flips In Susquehanna River: Fire Crews
Duck Hunter Rescued After Canoe Flips In Susquehanna River: Fire Crews A duck hunter was rescued from the Susquehanna River after his canoe flipped, Dauphin - Middle Paxton Fire Company announced on Sunday, Jan. 6. The incident happened just after 6:30 a.m., when crews were dispatched for a water rescue near Middle Paxton Township. Emergency responders were informed that a hunter’s canoe had overturned, leaving him stranded in the river, according to the fire company. Boat 38 from the Dauphin - Middle Paxton Fire Company successfully located the hunter and brought him safely to shore. Rescue Fire Company #37 and Duncannon Fire Company assisted at the scene. N…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty
Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty Fred Shankweiler, the kayaker rescued near the Statue of Liberty on the Susquehanna River, is sharing harrowing details of his ordeal following his dramatic rescue by local fire companies. Shankweiler, who was attempting to retrieve a crashed drone for fall photos, admitted that his determination led to reckless decisions. "I thought it would be a simple task to retrieve it and borrowed a friend’s kayak," he explained. "I will tell you that it was reckless and a bad idea, but sometimes my determination gets the best of me." After launching, the river conditions quickly turned against him. "…

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by Jillian Pikora