BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A Ky. firefighter was injured during a river rescue operation to save two teenagers after their fishing boat became stuck on rocks Monday.
The teens became trapped after their motor lost power near some of the rockiest conditions on the Barren River, according to The Daily News.
They were taken safely to shore on a rescue boat.
During the operation, one firefighter became trapped in the water as he attempted to provide life jackets to the teens and was pulled across the rocky terrain.
Other firefighters were able to help him safety but he suffered an ankle injury in the incident, according to the report.
View more photos from the incident at The Daily News.