Couple rescued from James River after capsizing canoe

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Crews have successfully rescued a couple stuck on the James River near the Botetourt County and Rockbridge County line. 

According to the Troutville Volunteer Fire Department, a couple capsized their canoe, resulting in a back injury. They were not able to get the water out of the canoe to go any farther downstream. 

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The couple entered the river through the Alpine River Access.

Crews say the couple is fine and did not have to go to the hospital.