CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A 12-year-old boy was safely rescued Sunday afternoon after drifting down the river on a raft in Clarksville, according to Clarksville Fire Rescue.
Officials said crews were dispatched just before 3:30 p.m. for a water rescue after the child’s father reported he had not seen his son in nearly an hour. The boy was last seen on a raft near Robert Clark Park.
Ladder 10 and Rescue 10 responded to Robert Clark Park and deployed a three-man boat team while additional crews staged at Billy Dunlop Park.
Around 3:45 p.m., firefighters made visual contact with the child after he had slowly floated down the river to Billy Dunlop Park. Officials said he appeared to be unharmed.
Crews brought the child safely to the bank and out of the water by 4 p.m. He was evaluated by EMS at the scene and did not require transport.
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