Search and Rescue saves three fishermen after boat capsizes on Fall River

FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Three fishermen are safe after a boat trip on the Fall River took a dangerous turn last Thursday, May 28.

According to Fremont County Search and Rescue, the incident unfolded after Fremont County Dispatch received an emergency text from an Apple device.

Rushing to the reported location, Fremont County Deputies and first responders found three stranded fishermen whose boat had capsized on the Fall River just east of the Fall River Hydroelectric plant.

According to an official Facebook post, the group had launched several miles upstream, but as they floated downriver, their boat struck a rock and started taking on water. Trapped by the steep canyon walls, they continued downstream before their boat struck another rock, overturned, and left them stranded.

Fortunately, first responders say the men were able to reach the south riverbank but remained trapped by the sheer canyon walls.

Rescuers used a cataraft to reach the men and bring them safely to shore.

No injuries were reported.