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| Canoeists spark rescue operation | Canoeists spark rescue operation |
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| A major operation is under way in Devon to rescue a group of canoeists that got into difficulty in bad weather on the River Dart. | A major operation is under way in Devon to rescue a group of canoeists that got into difficulty in bad weather on the River Dart. |
| The emergency services and a search and rescue helicopter are involved in the operation near Poundsgate on Dartmoor. | |
| Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the alarm was raised at 1630 GMT. One canoeist was pulled from the water by members of the public. | |
| The remote location and poor conditions is making the operation hazardous. | The remote location and poor conditions is making the operation hazardous. |
| Heavy rain lashed the area earlier and the Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Dart. | Heavy rain lashed the area earlier and the Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Dart. |
| There are also warnings and flood watches on a further 12 rivers. | There are also warnings and flood watches on a further 12 rivers. |