Falmouth, Va. –– Two kayakers were rescued late last night on the Rappahannock River.
Stafford sheriff’s deputies spotted two people on a small island just west of the Falmouth Bridge.
The two became stranded on the island after their kayak overturned and one of them suffered a head injury, said Stafford fire and rescue spokesman Mark Doyle.
The victim’s were able to call 911 for help.
Crews from Stafford County and Fredericksburg worked to reach the victims, then worked to mobile the injured patient and pull both from the small island.
The injured patient was taken to a local hospital. No word on the severity of their injuries.
