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Crime & Safety

Authorities Rescue Two From Buford Dam

Incident happened late Saturday.

Gwinnett Fire Swift Water Rescue rescued two people and one dog stranded on an island in the Chattahoochee River near Buford Dam late Saturday, according to a media release.

Gwinnett Fire Lt. Eric Eberly said Sunday that the individuals reported in a 911 call that their boat was quickly taking on water and was about to sink when they made it to the island. Within a short period of time, swift water crews found the party of three in no distress, Eberly said.

No injuries were reported. Names were not released.

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Steve Burns contributed to this article.

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