Rochester Officer, Son Save Capsized Kayakers Along Clinton River: PD

ROCHESTER, MI — An off-duty Rochester police officer and his son rescued three kayakers from the Clinton River Monday, according to police.

Police said the officer and his son were biking along a trail in Bloomer Park Monday when they heard yelling coming from the nearby river.

They found three kayakers capsized with one pinned against a tree near the shore "desperately trying to hold onto his kayak," according to police.

The officer and his son pulled the three men and two of the kayaks safely from the river, according to police.

Police did not say if there were any injuries in the incident or how long the men were in the water before they were pulled to shore.

Police said the heavy rain in the Rochester area over the weekend and Monday caused the river's water levels to rise with a very fast current.

Police warned some areas of the river in Rochester are already tough to navigate and become even more difficult after heavy rain.

"There are many sharp turns and obstacles along the way. High waters and strong currents after a storm can turn this comparable class 1 or 2 river into a class 3, or at times, 4 river quickly. Please be safe, know the river conditions and your skill level, and have fun," Rochester Police said.