(Radio Iowa) – Two stranded kayakers were rescued Sunday afternoon in the Boone River near Webster City. The Webster City and Stratford Fire Departments along with Van Diest Medical Center EMS and the Hamilton County Sheriff and Conservation Departments responded to rescue the kayakers who were stuck on a log in the Boone River. The two were reported last seen around the Albright landing of the river between Webster City and Stratford. They were rescued by boat and safely made it to shore.

The two individuals were checked over with no injuries reported. It was reported that the river had risen up an additional six inches and was moving very rapidly.