Root River water rescue

According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, Dispatchers received a 911 call on May 11, 2022, at 3:46 p.m. regarding a kayaker stuck on the Root River east of Whalan. An adult female was hanging onto a tree in the Root River after her kayak came in contact with a tree in the water. The Lanesboro Fire Department was able to reach the woman and bring her to shore. Also responding to the call was the Preston Area Ambulance, the Preston Police Department, and the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office.