BARKHAMSTED — Barkhamsted East and Pleasant Valley Fire, along with mutual aid from New Hartford Fire and Ambulance conducted a water rescue on the Farmington River at approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday.
According to officials, two parties overturned in a canoe and had to be rescued.
The only injury reported was a minor cut to a foot.
Barkhamsted East Fire reminds the public to be sure to have proper clothing, footwear, and safety equipment for any activities out on the water this summer.