Kayakers rescued from turbulent Morganton river

MORGANTON, N.C. — Crews rescued three kayakers Wednesday night from the Johns River in Morganton after their vessels capsized, officials said.

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Emergency crews responded to the Huffman Bridge access area on Antioch Road after the three men made it to a nearby riverbank and called 911.

“Practice some common sense out here,” a fire official on scene said. "If you know the floodwaters are high, it may not be the best time to get out here on the waterways.”

No injuries were reported.

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