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The Great Smoky Mountain Journal

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Posted: Sunday, January 21, 2018 11:20 AM

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Two Kayakers Rescued From Douglas Lake Friday

Sevier County dispatch said officials from several agencies were responding to a possible water rescue Friday afternoon. As of 3:15 p.m., rescuers had retrieved the passengers of two kayaks trapped on Douglas Lake near the French Broad River and Allen Road area. The passengers were reportedly reunited with their families.

The call came in at 2:27 p.m.