ALTAVISTA, Va. – A missing kayaker was found on the riverbank of the Staunton River on Saturday evening, Evington Volunteer Fire Department said.
EVFD said crews were dispatched to English Park in Altavista around 5 p.m. to assist in finding a kayaker who was reported missing on the Staunton River. By utilizing drones and scanning the area, teams were able to find the kayaker on a riverbank with no reported injuries.
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EVFD thanked all the on-scene agencies and highlighted the advanced drone technology that allowed them to find the kayaker.