Springfield, Illinois – Today, around 12:40 p.m., The Springfield Fire Department responded to Riverside Park, located at 4105 Sandhill Rd., for a Kayaker in the water.
The Kayaker’s brother had eyes on him the whole time and called 911.
The Springfield Fire Department’s dive response team, along with ATV’s from Springfield Fire Department and Sherman Fire Department responded to the scene.
The Springfield Fire Department’s zodiac boat crew was able to meet up with the kayaker. The kayaker was removed from a tree that he had been holding on to and was safely pulled to the shore.
At this time, it is unknown if the kayaker was transported to the hospital. The kayaker could also possibly be subject to a citation from The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Police Department.