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Sparta-White County Volunteer Rescue Squad
Coverage of Sparta-White County Volunteer Rescue Squad in the Nexus archive.
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- Crews airlift injured person after riverbank rescue in Middle TN. Here’s what happened
Emergency crews in White County, Tennessee, rescued and airlifted a person with a compound leg fracture from the Calfkiller River bank. The operation involved multiple volunteer fire departments and a rescue squad using specialized equipment due to challenging terrain, with the patient now receiving treatment at a regional trauma center.
- Two people rescued after overturning kayaks in Rock Island State Park
Two kayakers were rescued after overturning in Rock Island State Park, with multiple agencies coordinating efforts amid dangerous river conditions caused by dam water releases. The rescue teams used a technical rope safety system after the Tennessee Valley Authority suspended dam releases, resulting in no serious injuries.