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Water Rescue On James River In Stone County

Four people had to be rescued after their raft overturned while floating on the James River in Stone County.

Stone County Sheriff Doug Rader says his department and the Highlandville Fire Department rescued the three teenagers and one adult after their raft capsized near the “Y” Bridge in Galena.

He says the four were all wearing life jackets.

Sheriff Rader is warning people against boating in the rain swollen waterways.