Crime & Safety

Norwich Emergency Crews Rescue Kayaker: Update

The kayaker was rescued on Shipping Street from the Thames River.

The Norwich Fire Department rescued a kayaker in the Thames River Thursday, as reported by NBC Connecticut.

The rescue happened on Shipping Street, which Battalion Chief Kurasz confirmed had ended, according to NBC Connecticut. He said the person involved is now safe and reported no injuries

Ryan Blessing of the Norwich Bulletin later tweeted around 4:18 p.m. that “per Norwich P.D. Search over for kayaker in Thames River. Everyone is OK.”

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