Kayakers Rescued from Emory River in Morgan County
By The BriefBrief
Multi-agency crews rescued five kayakers after reports they were stranded on the Emory River near Oakdale.
WHO:Morgan County EMA Director Ethan Webb; National Park Service; Morgan County Rescue Squad; Roane County Rescue Squad; Morgan County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT:A multi-agency rescue operation transported stranded kayakers across the Emory River.
WHEN:May 31, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
WHERE:Morgan County, Tennessee (Oakdale area)
WHY:Responders were called after reports that the kayakers were stranded with no access to a roadway.
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