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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 at Bel Tor, near Poundsgate. The emergency services and a search and rescue helicopter are involved in the operation near Poundsgate on Dartmoor.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue control centre said one canoeist had been pulled from the water by members of the public. 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.