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Teens Found Safe After Perdido River Search
June 25, 2017
Two teens were located safe and sound Saturday night after becoming lost on the rain-swollen Perdido River.
The kayaking teens has reportedly put into the river at a residence on Perdido Lake Road and did not return. Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies were called about 8:30 p.m. to assist in the search for them. By 9:30 p.m., the teens had been located uninjured in the 150 block of River Annex Road.
According to the National Weather Service, the Perdido River at Barrineau Park was at minor flood stage of 13 feet at 10 p.m. Saturday.
Pictured: First responders gather on a dirt road near the Perdido River Saturday night. NorthEscambia.com photo Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
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7 Responses to “Teens Found Safe After Perdido River Search”
Glad to hear they’re safe. I’ve been dragged downstream myself a few times on the Perdido and it’s a scary experience! I think these boys will know better next time!
Be especially careful with young children at the perdido river. At times, the current will swiftly take them away.
Thank you to all the First Responders, volunteers, neighbors and friends who helped reach a happy conclusion. Boys learned several valuable lessons, I am sure. Mr. and Mrs. Frank were instrumental in launching a great rescue. Thank you all and God bless.
Thank the good Lord they were found. This made my day to know they were found alive and well.
Perdido is very dangerous at that level. The kids should have known better. Even with a life jacket you could easily drown. Launching a Jon boat is even dangerous at that level. Check USGS website before planning your trip on Perdido. However, it can fall 6′ in a 24 hr period.
Great news that they were found safe!! I would not personally and wouldn’t recommend Launching anything or anybody when the river is this high! That water is very swift when it’s not flooded!!
Great news!!!