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Okaloosa County deputies come to aid of man stranded after canoe sinks in Blackwater River

A man was rescued unharmed after his canoe capsized and sank on the Blackwater River last night, leaving him stranded in a remote area, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). OCSO Alpha North deputies and firefighters from Munson Fire Department collaborated in the search effort, which spanned over a mile downstream from where the incident […]

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A man was rescued unharmed after his canoe capsized and sank on the Blackwater River last night, leaving him stranded in a remote area, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).

OCSO Alpha North deputies and firefighters from Munson Fire Department collaborated in the search effort, which spanned over a mile downstream from where the incident occurred.

  • The joint rescue operation ultimately led to the successful location of the individual.

“Great teamwork resulting in a positive outcome!” the OCSO stated in a post on social media.

Details regarding the identity of the man and the specific circumstances leading to the canoe’s overturn and sinking have not been disclosed at this time.

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