Campers Stranded on Island in River after Storms Cause Flash Flooding in Sevierville

(Courtesy: Sevierville Fire Department)

Campers Stranded on Island in River after Storms Cause Flash Flooding in Sevierville

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) Pop-up storms resulted in flash flooding and stranded campers over the weekend in Sevierville.

Sevierville Fire Department officials say thunderstorms caused flash flooding in the mountains with water rushing downstream into the Little Pigeon River and trapping several campers on an island in the river.

SFD reports rescuers were able to reach the campers and got all of them across the river within a half hour of arriving on the scene.

No injuries were reported, and the fire department reminds the community to please be weather aware when doing any outdoor activities especially if they involve waterways in the area.

(Courtesy: Sevierville Fire Department)

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